Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is committed to helping youth athletes stay in the game and recently partnered with the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) to survey the state's licensed high school athletic trainers to determine what sports injuries they see the most. The top five most common youth sports injuries include:

Knee Injuries
Shoulder Overuse Syndrome
Back Injuries
Wrist Fractures/Sprains
Concussions

Select one of the links above to learn more about treatment and prevention strategies from MOR sports medicine physicians and IATA athletic trainers. We also invite you to read testimonials from youth athletes and download our youth sports injury prevention tips and exercise guides.

For additional information about the Sports Medicine program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, please call 877 MD BONES (877.632.6637).

Tips to Avoid Shoulder Elbow Overuse in Young Athletes
Sports Medicine Brochure Download