Free guide for sports parents
Soreness or injury?
The High School Athlete Injury Prevention Playbook
Most teen athletes hide pain until it costs them a season. Learn the red flags before it gets that far.
/Soreness vs. injury, side by side
/When to call a doctor
/The first 72 hours after a sprain
/Sleep and fuel habits that prevent overuse
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What’s inside
01
Soreness vs. injury
A side-by-side chart so you can tell normal training soreness from something that needs attention.
02
Red flags
The signs that mean it’s time to call a doctor, not just rest.
03
The first 72 hours
What to do right after a sprain or strain to set up a good recovery.
04
Everyday prevention
Sleep, fuel and warm-up habits that help prevent overuse injuries.
About the author
Joshua Garrison, LMT
Founder and lead clinical therapist at VERVE Muscle Recovery, with 10 years in practice and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He works with Utah State athletes and with high schools in Cache Valley.