5 Tips for a Healthy Volley Ball Season
With volleyball season getting into full swing, it is important to step back and take a minute to evaluate what are some important areas...
Overuse Injuries and Burnout: How to Prevent in Young Athletes
As the school year begins, the number of injuries in young athletes increases. The risk of overuse injuries is more common and serious in...
Preparing for an Effective Sports Physical
Sports physical – Schedule a well-child visit at least six weeks before the season! In addition to having time to address any identified...
Injury Prevention Strategies for the Lower Extremity
The Importance of a Dynamic Warmup for Preventing Injury The ankle and knee are the two most commonly injured joints in the body for...
Unique Challenges for Young Female Athletes
Photo by: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children A girl’s developing body has nutritional needs that are very different from a boy’s....
Playing Sports with Asthma
Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and one of the most frequent reasons for missing school and ER visits. Because...
Cardiac Screening for Young Athletes
February is heart health awareness month. Exercise and sports participation is known to improve heart health. Most young athletes can...
Swinging Into Shape
Injury Prevention for Golfers There are approximately 5.1 million junior golfers in the United States, and while it is a relatively safe...
Keeping Your Young Athlete Healthy
“There’s a lot of education to do at the grass roots level, which is what you’re trying to do,” said Dr. James Andrews, world-renowned...
Future All-Stars
Early sports specialization is the commitment to a single sport at an early age. It often requires year-round participation in that...
