
5 Risk Factors for Basketball Ankle Injuries
With basketball season approaching, is your young athlete at risk for an ankle injury? A lower extremity injury accounts for 60% of all...

Developing a Running Program for Kids
2016 Red Balloon Run and Ride, held April 23 at Children’s Medical Center Plano. Photo by: Red Balloon & Ride Running is enjoyed by both...

Injuries in the Young Thrower’s Elbow – Part III
This is the third and final installment in a series on injuries in the young thrower’s elbow. In the first two installments, (Part I,...

Preventing Heat Illness in Young Athletes
Many young athletes are gearing up for fall sports and activities. This means less rest, long hours of training, extra sun exposure and...

Concussion Prevention in Youth Sports
Concussion Background Concussions are traumatic brain injuries, that’s the bottom line. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention...

Injuries in the Young Thrower’s Elbow – Part 2
This is the second part of a three part series on injuries in the young thrower’s elbow. In this series, we are discussing these common...

Hydration Guidelines for Youth Athletes
Knowing whether or not your youth athlete is hydrated is essential for their well being. At The Athlete's Parent we understand that in...

Injuries in the Young Thrower's Elbow – Part I
There is an increasing concern about overuse injuries in young athletes, particularly young throwers. These injuries occur gradually over...

Surviving Two-A-Day or Prolonged Practices
Beginning for many youth athletes in late July or early August, two-a-day practice sessions are a common part of early-season...

Avoiding Injury in the Year Round Athlete
As a parent, you want to provide your child with the opportunities to grow and succeed, mentally, physically, and socially. One of the...