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Exercise Safety

Head Injuries

Head injuries can be external or internal. Learn more about both kinds, how to prevent them, and what to do if your child is injured.

Heat Illness

Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat illness.

How to Handle a Head Injury

Find out what to do if your child has a head injury.

How to Handle Heat Illness

In hot weather, a child's internal temperature can rise and cause heat exhaustion, which can progress to heatstroke if not treated quickly.

How to Handle Nosebleeds

Although they can be serious, nosebleeds are common in children ages 3 to 10 years and most stop on their own.

How to Handle Strains & Sprains

Here's what to do if you think your child has pulled or torn a muscle, ligament, or tendon.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is an overuse or repetitive stress injury to the knee or hip that often happens when the knee is bent a lot, like in cycling or running.