In the US, there are over 30 million children and teens participating in organized sports. There are 3.5 million injuries per year causing loss of participation. 62% of sports related injuries occur during practice. In 1995, there were 389,880 ER visits due to sports injuries, of those 98.5% were treated and released.

Children’s injuries are problematic for youth sports at the club organization level, for parents and the player. Players continue to play when injured and a minor injury may become a more serious permanent injury. Parents are concerned for the well being of their children and the impact that injuries can have on growth. Often there are delays to treatment due to limited access or general treatment knowledge.

At Riviera Sports Physical Therapy, our goal is to ensure that your child continues to have a positive, fun and competitive experience gained from playing team and individual sports. Unfortunately, the best coaches cannot prevent or manage youth sports injuries, however, working together with RSPT, you can minimize the incidence of injuries and get your child playing sports again quickly and safely.