Ankle sprains dominate spring sports injuries in teens.

Yes, ankle sprains are the most common, followed by ACL tears and shin splints. The good news: most of these are preventable with basic habits.

Spring sports like soccer, track, and lacrosse involve a lot of sudden stops, pivots, and repetitive impact. Teen bodies aren’t always conditioned for that after a winter of sitting in class. Weak supporting muscles and poor flexibility set you up for sprains and overuse injuries.

Prevention isn’t complicated: warm up properly (dynamic stretches, not just static holds), strengthen your legs and core year-round, wear sport-specific shoes, and actually take rest days. Teenagers tend to ignore the “listen to your body” advice, but that’s where most injuries