When kids are still growing, they have the capacity to remodel or straighten their bones. Adopting preventative strategies is the key to avoid unnecessary injuries in children. Allow enough time for sufficient healing and rehabilitation after injury. And properly warming-up before play also helps prevent injuries. Here are some exercises developed by the Academy that young children can perform.
Place forearms on inside of knees and push knees to the ground.
Lean forward, bringing chin to feet. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to six times. Sit with legs together, feet flexed, hands on ankles. Bring chin to knees.