Sports-related injuries among Indian children have gone up in recent years. More kids playing sports and not enough proper training or safety measures cause this increase. Studies show that a lot of young Indian athletes get hurt. One of the recent research found that out of 7,230 young athletes, 3.40% got injured over a year. This means about 48.07 injuries happen for every 1,000 hours of practice. Another study found that 73.4% of college athletes got hurt, with more males getting injured than females.

Common types of injuries
Joint sprains, muscle strains, and overuse injuries top the list of the most common injuries. Ligament tears, like injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), fractures, and dislocations also happen a lot. These injuries often occur because people don't rest enough between workouts, use poor form, don't heal , or have unbalanced training plans.

Contributing factors
There are various reasons why children experience rising cases of sports injuries:
⦁ Early specialization: This may lead to overuse injuries as repetitive stress on particular groups of muscles is often developed for a single sport at a younger age.
⦁ Poor training: Lacking proper education on effective techniques increases the chances of injury.
⦁ Inadequate recovery: Failure to rest between training sessions may result in exhaustion and an increased susceptibility to injury.

Preventive measures
To address this growing concern, consider the following steps:
⦁ Varied physical engagements: Children should engage themselves in various sports so as to develop a range of skills and to avoid risks related to overuse injuries.
⦁ Adequate Training: Guarantee the availability of competent coaches who are capable of instructing proper techniques while highlighting the significance of warm-up and cool-down activities.
⦁ Enough Rest: Ensure periodic resting is taken to facilitate recovery and avoid fatigue-induced injuries.

In response to the growing need for specialized clinical care, Shalby Hospitals has launched a Sports Medicine Clinic . This new department focuses on treating sports-related injuries and helping athletes perform better. It brings together a team of orthopedic surgeons, sports physiotherapists, and other experts. Their goal is to give the best care to patients and athletes of all ages.

Using the best medical technologies available, Shalby’s Sports Medicine Department has a broad scope of activities including modes of injury prevention, the use of modern technologies for the effective diagnosis and treatment of the injuries and a customized rehabilitation plan. The goal of the department is to provide attention at all levels based on the specific needs of the patient regardless of whether he has a mild injury or is seeking hard core treatment after an accident.

Dr. Taufiq Panjwani, a Sports Medicine Specialist at Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad says, "We want to help athletes and active people get back their strength, movement, and self-assurance. This lets them return to their best performance in a safe and quick way."