--- title: "Sports" slug: "cpcmg-sports" type: "index" canonical: "healthhub.cpcmg.net/cpcmg-sports" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Sports 1 sub category | 33 articles ## [Training Resources](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/training-resources.md) 10 articles ## [Ballet and Dance (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/ballet-and-dance.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Dance is an artistic, athletic, expressive, and social form of physical activity that appeals to a wide variety of individuals. The physical aspects of dance can be both a valuable source of exercise... ## [Baseball and Softball (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/baseball-and-softball.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Baseball and softball are extremely popular among America's youth. Injuries are common because of the large number of athletes participating. While most injuries are acute, there are specific overuse... ## [Basketball and Volleyball (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/basketball-and-volleyball.md) Updated on 2026-04-14 | Published on 2025-03-07 Acute and overuse injuries are common in jumping sports like basketball and volleyball. Acute injuries include bruises (contusions); cuts and scrapes (lacerations); ankle, knee, or finger sprains or... ## [Biking (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/biking-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Updated on 2026-06-03 | Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Cheerleading (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/cheerleading-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Cheerleading is often thought of as a sport only for high school and college athletes. However, it is becoming more popular among younger athletes as well. Cheerleading shares many of the same types... ## [Diving (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/diving-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Competitive springboard and platform divers start training and competing at an early age. Many Olympic and world champions are 18 years of age and younger. Diving is considered a collision sport... ## [Figure Skating (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/figure-skating-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Figure skating is a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Competitive skating requires strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, jumping ability, artistic expression,... ## [Football (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/football-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Football is a fast-paced, aggressive, contact team sport that is very popular among America's youth. Football programs exist for players as young as 6 years all the way through high school, college,... ## [Golf (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/golf-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 In the past, golf was seen by many as a leisure activity for people with extra time and money to spend. Today golf is seen as a sport, and one that appeals to younger participants. While golf is not... ## [Gymnastics (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/gymnastics-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Gymnastics is a sport of flexibility and agility that includes 4 forms: artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic, and tumbling and trampoline. Each form has its unique physical demands and specific injury risks;... ## [Horseback Riding (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/horseback-riding-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Ice Hockey (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/ice-hockey-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Ice hockey is one of the fastest sports and requires good physical conditioning and skating skills. It is a team sport played from the ages of 5 to 6 years through adulthood. The severity of injuries... ## [Lacrosse (Care of the Young Athlete) \[65432\]](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/lacrosse-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Martial Arts (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/martial-arts-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Racquet Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/racquet-sports-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Racquet sports (tennis, racquetball, squash, badminton, and paddle tennis) are sports of speed and agility and involve athletes of all ages. As in many sports, the risk of injury increases with age... ## [Rowing (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/rowing-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Rowing is a lifelong, year-round sport that requires dedication and intense training. Rowing on the water, an ergometer, and indoor water tanks along with weight training and running are integral... ## [Running (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/running-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Running, as a sport, can involve a number of different forms, including the following: Cross-country. A sport in which teams of runners compete on long-distance road running courses. Track and field.... ## [Skateboarding and In-line Skating (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/skateboarding-and-in-line-skating.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Although skateboarding and in-line skating were once considered extreme sports, they are now both very common activities for children. Skateboarding and in-line skating involve street skating (using... ## [Skiing and Snowboarding (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/skiing-and-snowboarding.md) Published on 2025-03-07 As winter sports are gaining in popularity, young children are hitting the slopes to learn skiing and snowboarding. However, not every young child may be prepared for the experience. Your child's age,... ## [Soccer (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/soccer-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Soccer (known as football outside the United States) is one of the most popular team sports in the world. Soccer also can be a way to encourage children to be physically active while they learn about... ## [Swimming (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/swimming-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Water Polo (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/water-polo-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Wrestling (Care of the Young Athlete)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/wrestling-care-of-the-young-athlete.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Core Exercises](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/core-exercises.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Core exercises strengthen the muscles of the spine, abdomen, and pelvis. These muscles support all physical activity. General guidelines Core exercises should not be painful. When pain develops,... ## [Use of Medicines in Sports](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/use-of-medicines-in-sports.md) Published on 2025-03-07 The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common... ## [When to See a Doctor for Sports-Related Conditions](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-sports-related-conditions.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [When is an Athlete Ready to Return to Sports](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/when-is-an-athlete-ready-to-return-to-sports.md) Published on 2025-03-07 One of the first questions an athlete will ask following injury or illness is, "When can I play again?" The answer is rarely quick or simple. Return-to-play decisions can be controversial and a source... ## [Skin Conditions and Sports Participation](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/skin-conditions-and-sports-participation.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Most skin conditions do not affect sports participation. As a general rule, young people with skin conditions should be allowed to participate in sports as long as there is no risk of blood or body... ## [Sports Medicine Professionals](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/sports-medicine-professionals.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Athletes may deal with many different types of medical personnel after an injury. Athletes also may be referred by their primary care doctors to a sports medicine doctor or other sports medicine... ## [Sports Related Concussions](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/sports-related-concussion.md) Updated on 2026-06-02 | Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Sports and Your Child](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/sports-and-your-child.md) Published on 2025-03-07 Whether on a court, in a pool, on a field, or in a gym, more children than ever are competing in sports. Sports help boys and girls keep their bodies fit and feel good about themselves. However, there... ## [Athletes and Nutrition Supplements](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/athletes-and-nutrition-supplement.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Teen Athletes](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/teen-athletes.md) Published on 2025-03-07 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or...