How to Prevent Overuse Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete)

Over the past 20 years more children are participating in organized and recreational athletics. With so many young athletes playing sports, it's no wonder injuries are common. Half of all sports medicine injuries in children and teens are from overuse. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about overuse injuries and injury prevention tips.

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Timber Lane Pediatrics South Burlington

51 Timber Lane
South Burlington, VT 05403

Phone: (802) 864-0521
Fax: (802) 735-9621

Office Hours by Appointment
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed


Timber Lane Pediatrics Burlington

Office location:
1127 North Avenue, Suite 1
Burlington, VT 05408

Mailing address:
PO Box 3057
Burlington, VT 05408

Phone: (802) 846-8100
Fax: (802) 735-9337

Office Hours by Appointment
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday


Timber Lane Pediatrics Milton 

11 Haydenberry Drive, Suite 103
Milton, VT 05468

Phone: (802) 893-1200
Fax: (802) 735-9608

Office Hours by Appointment
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday