Cervical and spine injuries are always worrisome. A. Kids need to be trained how to fall. We usually see injuries with older kids involved in contact sports and sports that are more intense. Muscle pulls and fractures on growth plates are some common things we see. The biggest concern is always safety.
Most tragedies are equipment related, such as kids getting hit with a bat.
Good adult supervision is essential in terms of minimizing injuries. It is also good for kids to cross train. Nationally, one out of five kids is obese. That number is double what it was 20 years ago. Generally, a child over the age of 4 should never be pudgy, have a belly, or have creases on his arms.