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A growing epidemic of preventable sports injuries is dismantling the hopes and dreams of young athletes at an early age. The STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries campaign was created by a broad-based coalition to help prevent athletic overuse and trauma injuries.

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Become a Supporter

Sign up today to become an official supporter of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign and help kids stay in the game for life.

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National Youth Sports Safety Month

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April is Youth Sports Safety Month! Get involved by joining a TweetChat, sending a letter to the editor of your local paper, or hosting a community event and encourage others to do the same!

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Learn and Share with Us

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Help spread the word about youth sports safety by becoming a STOP Sports Injuries Facebook fan or Twitter follower. Get the latest news about sports safety and share important information and tips with your social networks.

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Make a Difference

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Make a difference by making a donation to the STOP Sports Injuries campaign. Your financial support helps us raise public awareness and educate communities across the nation about youth sports safety and injury prevention.

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Take Action this April

 

Get involved by participating in Youth Sports Safety Month!

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An initiative brought to you in collaboration with the following organizations:
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Founding Organizational Supporter
American Academy of Pediatrics Founding Organizational Supporter
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Founding Organizational Supporter
National Athletic Trainers' Association Founding Organizational Supporter
Safe Kids USA Founding Organizational Supporter
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Founding Organizational Supporter
National Strength and Conditioning Association Founding Organizational Supporter
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Founding Organizational Supporter
Sports Physical Therapy Section Founding Organizational Supporter
Arthrex Champion Level Corporate Supporter
DePuy Mitek Champion Level Corporate Supporter
Smith & Nephew Champion Level Corporate Supporter