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How to help kids avoid summer sports injuries

Posted: 07.06.2009 at 10:36 AM

Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- FOX21's Rachel Welte talked with Mac MacDonald from Falcon Physical Therapy on the Monday, July 6, Morning News "Family 411" segment about summer sports injuries and how to avoid them.

MacDonald gives the following tips:

1.) Make sure your children have the proper equipment

2.) Make sure your children stretch before being active

3.) Make sure your children stay hydrated

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