The headlines might have everyone convinced that football is responsible for the most injuries to high school athletes, but data suggests that’s not the case.
HealthGrove.com recently compiled statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission showing which sports are responsible for the most trips to the emergency room for athletes ages 13 to 17. Football cracks the top five, but it doesn’t lead the way. That honor goes to basketball.
Here is the list, along with the average number of injuries each year between 2002-14. read more at coachad.com