Recent Press Releases
Recent Press Releases
Boston, MA - February, 2000 -- What do sports injury cost the public? Which sports have the highest cost of injuries? Who keeps track? According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), factors include medical treatment, work loss, pain and suffering, legal and liability. To bring public awareness to the significant cost of youth sports injuries the Foundation has published, "The Cost of Injuries Fact Sheet" which contains information on the cost of medically treated nonfatal consumer-product sports injuries for youth age 0-14 for twenty nine sports:
archery field hockey soccer baseball ice hockey softball basketball street hockey swimming bicycles horseback riding tennis boxing martial arts track & field diving skating trampolines football ice skating volleyball golf inline skating weight lifting gymnastics roller skating wrestling hockey skiing (snow) Statistics include:
- doctor/clinic
- emergency department
- ambulatory surgery
- hospital admission via emergency department
- hospital admission direct
Also included is a summary from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on the design of the cost model.
The Fact Sheet was written with the assistance of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, and is especially for health professionals, program administrators, parents and coaches to serve as a reference. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. CI, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711.
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF), is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports and fitness activities. It serves as an educational resource and clearinghouse for information on safe sports participation for health professionals, program administrators, coaches, parents and athletes.
Boston, MA - November 1, 1998 - The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation has published TheYearbook of Youth Sports Safety Volume 1 -- a collection of reports submitted from national medical and sports organizations which features their efforts to address areas of concern in youth sports safety. The purpose of the Yearbook is to provide the most current information from national medical and sports organizations in one resource. Organizations submitting reports include the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, National Operating Comittee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, National Strength and Conditioning Association, United States Olympic Committee and more. Included in the Yearbook from the organizations are:
- Position papers or official statements
- Injury and participation statistics
- Rule changes
- Participation requirements and recommendations
- Safety equipment and facility recommendations
- Conference proceedings
- Publications and resources
- Educational safety programs and campaigns
- Coaching education programs and/or requirements
Also included in the Yearbook is a bibliography of journal articles on youth sports safety and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Code of Ethics for coaches.
Copies of the publication are availabe from the Foundation for $25.00 each plus $6.75 shipping and handling. Write NYSSF, Dept. YB , 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711.
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Boston, MA - August 1, 1998 - The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 1,000,000 Americans will develop skin cancer annually, making it the most common type of cancer in the United States. Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun is the primary risk factor for skin cancer. Sunburns in childhood, sun exposure adding up day after day, and ozone layer depletions all pose dangers to athletes in later life. To disseminate current information on this deadly disease and promote awareness, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) has published a new fact sheet entitled, Skin Cancer, which provides current information on:
- statistics
- risk factors
- suggestions for prevention
- use of sunscreen
- resources
The fact sheet has been written with the assistance of the American Cancer Society, and is especially for parents, health professionals, program administrators and coaches to serve as a guideline on current recommendations. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. SK, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711
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The Injury Rate in Female Gymnastics is Double that of any other SportNew Study Finds Wrist Pain in 73% of Young,
Non-Elite Club GymnastsBoston, MA-March 4, 1998 - Gymnastics, an intense, repetitive, high impact sport, has been associated with a great many injuries in young children. A new study has revealed wrist pain in 73% of young, non-elite club gymnasts, and many gymnasts have reported being in pain for more than six months. Current information on gymnastics injuries and recommendations for safety are included in a new fact sheet published by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) entitled, Gymnastics Injuries, which provides current information on: statistics, risks of participation, most common injuries, and training.
The information has been compiled from journal articles, national medical organizations, books, newsletters and experts in the field. The pbulication has been written especially for parents, health professionals, program administrators and coaches to serve as a guideline on current recommendations. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. G, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711.
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc., formerly the National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Inc., is a non-profit, educational research organization working to promote the safety of children and adolescents participating in sports. It serves as an educational resource and clearinghouse for information on safe sports participation for parents, coaches, athletes, health professionals and program administrators.
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Boston, MA - October 27, 1997 - In-line skating, one of the hottest sports in the country, has been associated with a great many injuries including 52 deaths since 1992. Many of these injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, might have been prevented or the severity of the injury lessened if safety equipment had been worn. To provide educational information on the issue and create public awareness, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) has published a fact sheet entitled, "In-Line Skating Injuries" which includes information on the following issues: statistics, risk factors, safety equipment, recommendations, resources and references.
The information has been compiled from journal articles, national medical and sporats organizations, newsletters and experts in the field. The publication has been written especially for athletes, parents, health professionals, program administrators and coaches to serve as a guideline on current recommendations. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. IS, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711.
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc., formerly the National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Inc., is a non-profit, educational research organization working to promote the safety of children and adolescents participating in sports. It serves as an educational resource and clearinghouse for information on safe sports participation for parents, coaches, athletes, health professionals and program administrators.
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Boston, MA - July 7, 1997 - The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) has published a fact sheet entitled, EYE INJURIES, which provides information on statistics, causes of injury, types of injuries, available protection, sports eye injury risk factors, and safety recommendations.
Approximately 30% of eye injuries among children younger than 16 are sports related; 90% of these are considered preventable. The information has been compiled from journal articles, national medical and health organizations, books, newsletters and experts in the field. The publication has been written especially for health professionals, program administrators, coaches, and parents to serve as a guideline on current recommendations. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. E., 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115.
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc., formerly the National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Inc., is a non-profit, educational research organization working to promote the safety of children and adolescents participating in sports. It serves as an educational resource and clearinghouse for information on safe sports participation for parents, coaches, athletes, health professionals and program administrators.
Boston, MA - January, 1997 - Head injuries are one of the most common causes of death in athletes. The recognition of a head injury is vital because if a concussed child is allowed to continue playing and receives another blow to the head, the child may go into a coma or even die. To provide educational information on the issue and create public awareness, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) has published a fact sheet entitled, HEAD INJURIES which includes citations on:
* the most hazardous sports to the head * symptoms of head injuries * statistics * cost of injuries * consequences of head injuries * return to play * recommendations for injury prevention * resources The information has been compiled from journal articles, national medical organizations, books, newsletters in the field. The publication has been written especially for parents, health professionals, program administrators and coaches to provide educational information and create public awareness. Copies of the publication are available from the Foundation for $2.00 each. Write NYSSF, Dept. H2, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115.
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