Sports Medicine - Why Pediatric is So Important

When you take your child to the doctor do you take him to your doctor or do you take him to see a pediatrician? If you are like most parent s you head out to see a pediatrician when your child is sick. If your child participates in any kind of sporting event and is injured where do you turn? Most people would go see someone who specializes in sports medicine and that is a great idea. These doctors know a lot about the injuries that can happen on the field. One that specializes further into pediatrics though, might be a little better for your little slugger.

What makes pediatric sports medicine so much better for your child? For starters, bed side manner. Not everyone is equipped to deal with children when they are well and running. Try dealing with one who is hurt and scared. Kids are not rational creatures and they tend to be even more irrational when they are hurt or sick. Going to someone who specializes not just in this medical field but someone who can handle children will make your child feel more at ease. The calmer the child is the easier it will be for the doctor to treat him.

Another good reason is their bodies. Sure your son may look like your clone but in reality he's not. His body is ever changing and developing. It will continue to do so until maturity. Even if he doesn't look it, he changes a little each day. If your son is injured on the playing field an expert in athletic injuries will be able to figure out the best treatment for his developing body. He understands that your child is still growing and maturing and his treatment doesn't need to interfere with that in any way.

An expert in pediatric sports medicine will know how to communicate with your child. Nothing is more frustrating to an older child than to be talked about instead of being talked to. Sure there will be questions that you'll need to answer; you can't expect your child to know everything. But there are some things that the doctor can communicate directly to your child. This will help to make him feel like he is part of the treatment process. In some cases it will make the treatment and any recovery therapy go a lot smoother and a lot easier.

Pediatric sports medicine is a must for children and young teens that are part of a team. They should be seen by someone who understands their ever-changing bodies and knows how to deal with these types of injuries. You wouldn't take your child to see just any doctor and this should be no exception.