How playing sports can benefit your child: Building a foundation for health

The Lewistown Sentinel – Staff Writer

Youth sports participation has dropped 8 percent over the last 10 years, sparking concern that our children aren’t getting enough exercise or building the foundation for long-term health. “Both team and individual sports are great for helping our kids develop inside and out,” said Geisinger fellowship trained family and sports medicine physician, Dr. Aaron Dawes. “The physical, emotional and psychological benefits are hard to ignore.” (more)