Objective Summary

        In chapters 2-4 of Dr. Sinku Kumar Singh's informatory sports medicine book Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, Singh talks about how there are many different ways to prevent sports injuries, but two of the most effective ways are stretching overseen by a coach, and wearing a mouthguard. One of the responsibilities of a coach is not only teach his players how to become better players and men, but also to make sure they don't get injured. One of the ways they do this is always making sure the athletes stretch out before practice or games. Stretching is one of the most important ways to prevent injury. Another way athletes can avoid potential injury is by training in intervals. Athletes should have specific training schedules they follow. Perhaps one of the most important ways to prevent injuries, though, is by wearing a mouthguard. Mouthguards are required for almost all youth sports, and many professionals wear them too. Two of the many disadvantages of wearing a mouthguard are that they can not only drastically help prevent tooth injuries, but also lessen the severity of concussions. So to decrease injruy, stretch, be safe, get stronger, get more flexible, and rest between training sessions.

This and many other reasons are examples of why athletes of all levels should wear mouthguards