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How to workout safely in the summer heat
Updated: Friday, 13 Jul 2012, 12:06 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 13 Jul 2012, 12:06 PM EDT
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - Each year more than 30 million children are involved in sports during school and in the summer months more than ten percent of those children are treated for sports injuries.
Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini is a staff physiatrist at Baystate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation told us how we can keep our kids safe this summer.
Tips for working out in the warm weather months
- Always wear appropriate protective gear for the activity
- Make sure someone is trained in first aid
- If you're playing outside, wear SPF 15 or higher sunscreen
- Follow the rules.
- Stay hydrated.
- Never to play through an injury
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