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Injury Prevention Information

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Sports Specialization
Children and teens who specialize in one sport may be more likely to get injured than those who play a variety of sports, a new study suggests. 
Basic tips for a lifetime of injury-free sports and exercise activities
By Mark Sprague, MD: Board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon and sports medicine specialist


Concussion
Heads-Up to Youth Sports: Online Training
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Ahead of the Game: The Parent's Guide to Youth Sports Concussion

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What is Heat Stroke?
Beat the Heat: Dehydration and Heat Illnesses
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illnesses
Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics

ACL Prevention Education
The “11” FIFA Prevention Program
FIFA 11+
The PEP Program 
PEP Program Video
GBL PEP ACL Injury Prevention Program Video


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Sports Nutrition

For an appointment at Berkshire Sports & Wellness, please call:
Pittsfield: 413-499-6600
North Adams: 413-664-5699

For more information or answers to any questions about our program, please email us at: 
sportsandwellness@bhs1.org
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