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08 May

Posted at 08:00h in Illnesses in Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

“A step-wise concussion return-to-learn progression optimally takes a team approach including the student, family, medical and education teams. Flexibility and creativity in paying attention to individual student needs and concerns can make this process more rewarding for all parties.” This article was originally posted in the CHOC...

21 Apr

Posted at 13:42h in Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition by

A low carb diet may be a sensible option for children or athletes concerned about excessive weight, risk of diabetes and athletic performance. That very phrase may run contrary to common teaching. For example, if you click this link on traditional sports nutrition guides, you will often find...

17 Apr

Posted at 07:29h in Ankle Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

What side of the net do sports medicine experts land on when discussing volleyball ankle braces? There's little doubt that ankle sprains are the most common acute injury in indoor volleyball. The debate begins when recommending for or against the use of volleyball ankle braces. I'm going to review...

09 Apr

Posted at 16:23h in Ankle Injuries, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Soccer by

One of the most common concerns young athletes and their families bring to my attention is heel pain. Heel pain that tends to range from a little discomfort to limping,  decreased speed, and pain for both athlete and parents. There usually is no swelling or numbness, and comes with gradual onset...

06 Feb

Posted at 10:20h in Concussion, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions by

When discussing concussion recovery I find that "re-starting activity in 15-20 minutes blocks" is a solid starting point. Looking to return to homework or other school-based activities? Start with 15-20 minute blocks. How much can I spend on my phone? Start with 15-20 minute blocks. We have learned that absolute rest and removal...

22 Nov

Posted at 15:05h in Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Injury Prevention, Volleyball by

After seeing plenty of shin pain in ballet Nutcracker performers , Olympic Volleyball players and various other athletic activities , here are 7 practical clinical observations to help assess and treat this common problem. 1)      Look above the shin Landing  from a jump with inadequate hip or...

11 Aug

Posted at 15:25h in Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Specialization, Uncategorized by

Dancer overuse is an unfortunately common issue that can limit both rehearsing and performing. While several factors can contribute, asking 3 key questions can definitely reduce the amount and intensity of dancer overuse injuries. 1.  Am I going through a growth spurt? Bottom Line: Longer arms and...