MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO (KTVI-Fox2now.com) – As we welcome baseball back to St. Louis, many of our kids are ready to “play ball.” So what do you need to know when it comes to keeping them healthy? Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Rick Lehman with the US Center for Sports Medicine visited Monday morning with the answers you are looking for.
Dr. Lehman explains growth plate injuries, a type of injury all parents should be aware of, and ways to prevent it. Other important issues like the foods your child should eat as an athlete and how much. Properly fitted equipment is also important to preventing further sports injuries for your child.