The return of fall sports and youth athletes back on the field means millions of youngsters will experience an injury even before their sports season is officially over. Youth sports account for almost four million emergency room visits each year.

Dr. Edward Wojtys, orthopaedic surgeon and associate director of the University of Michigan Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center, says youth sport injuries are preventable and simply should not happen, especially when coaches and parents work together to understand the importance of injury prevention programs. (less info)