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Likelihood of getting hit in the chest during soccer?
I would like to sign my 8 year old son up for soccer, but I am worried about him getting hit in the chest.
He has a mild narrowing of his pulmonary valve or pulmonary stenosis with a heart murmur. Any injury requires an antibiotic and he’s already allergic to penicillin. Although he’s been cleared for activities, I think that the doctor means that exertion is ok. I don’t think he’d think purposely playing sports with a high risk of chest hits or compression is a good idea.
My son has been in gymnastics for 3 years and would normally be in T-ball but there is a waiting list. So I am thinking of soccer. Can any soccer players tell me what the likelihood of getting hit in the chest is?
Just wanted to add, I am having a hard time getting ahold of the Dr. and the soccer signup deadline is coming. I’d like opinions, but I will also keep trying to get the Dr. this week.
Try asking your doctor. I am sure he/she would know if it is okay. Your son would likely get hit in the stomach sometime, but I don’t know much about your son’s condition. It would be best just to ask the doctor.
Zayd Jakir
