The Garrick and Requa study of injuries in high school sports for two academic years of 1973-74 and 1974-75 revealed 1197 injuries for 3049 participants in 19 different sports. These two authors also reported on the number of high school injuries (per 100 participants) for the various specific sports as follows:
| Male | Injuries | Female | Injuries |
| Cross-country | 29 | Cross-country | 35 |
| Volleyball | 10 | Volleyball | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 28 | Gymnastics | 40 |
| Basketball | 31 | Basketball | 25 |
| Swimming | 1 | Swimming | 9 |
| Tennis | 3 | Tennis | 7 |
| Track & Field | 33 | Track & Field | 35 |
| Baseball | 18 | Softball | 44 |
| Wrestling | 75 | ||
| Soccer | 30 | ||
| Football | 81 |
Injuries sustained in high school sports: 1973-1978.
Young athletes are often in the peak of physical condition and motivation, which accounts for a rapid rate of recovery. It is also observed that the cumulative effects of constant athletic small stresses over a long duration can give rise to the same difficulties as severe sudden stress. Spinal injuries in sports constitute only about three percent of all athletic injuries. While conditioning is emphasized in athletics, the motivation is frequently on winning, rather than on prevention of injury. That is where we come into play, Dr Paul of Complete Health Center will help your child athlete get to the top of his game!
