As schools start up again, so does the excitement of fall sports. Here is how Health First Urgent Care can treat your child if they get injured.
But with all the action comes the risk of injury.
Physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Youth sports are a great way to keep children healthy. They help keep kids active and teach essential life skills like collaboration and teamwork. For high school-aged youth, sports are a great way to encourage school spirit and camaraderie. But it comes with a risk of injury.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, 30 million children and teens participate in organized sports in the U.S. every year, and more than 3.5 million injuries are sustained. If a young athlete gets injured, an urgent care can provide prompt care.
Immediate Care for Sports Injuries
Timely management is one of the most important aspects of treating a sports injury. While many children and teens are treated in Emergency Rooms for their injuries, some common injuries can be treated at an urgent care center.
- Sprains and Strains
- Lacerations and damage to the skin
- Sun Burn
- Health Exhaustion
- Broken Bones and fractures
- Head & facial injuries, including concussions
Benefits of Utilizing Urgent Care Centers for Injuries
Regarding treating sports injuries, urgent care facilities offer several benefits. While
Convenient Hours: Urgent care centers are typically open seven days a week, evenings and weekends. At Health First, our clinics are open until 8 pm.
Shorter Wait Times: Unlike Emergency rooms, which prioritize life-threatening emergencies, urgent care providers can see patients quickly.
Affordable care: Urgent care is much more cost-effective than a visit to the ER for the same level of care.
Injuries are a part of sports, but timely treatment is vital for quick recovery. At Health First Urgent Care, we offer prompt and expert care to get you on the road to recovery. Visit us at www.healthfirstuc.com to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.