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Sports Medicine

4 key injury tips for parents of athletes

If your child plays, here are some things to keep an eye on

Cliff Mehrtens
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  • young athletes
  • sports injuries
  • sports pediatrics
  • overuse injury
  • Charlotte
  • GCM
  • Char. R

Tags

  • young athletes
  • sports injuries
  • sports pediatrics
  • overuse injury
  • Charlotte
  • GCM
  • Char. R

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