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05 Jul

Posted at 06:59h in Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

A high school cheerleader and lacrosse player interested in returning to activity after concussions asked if a change of position could lower concussion risk. The cheerleader would move from base to tumbler, while the lacrosse player would become a wing and not take face-offs. The lacrosse player was also concerned...

16 Jun

Posted at 05:56h in heat illness, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition, Uncategorized by

For the battle of best sports drink, in one corner stands water, in the other stands flavored sports beverages. Just as athletes go head to head,  these two heavyweights are competing for the designation of "best sports drink". Even good ol' Charlie Brown wants to know, "what's going...

02 Jun

Posted at 05:54h in ACL injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Uncategorized by

It’s not all doom and gloom after undergoing an ACL reconstruction. There are many factors that help dictate success as an athlete attempts to return to sport. Studies show that a good subset can get back to their pre-injury levels and go on to compete...

19 May

Posted at 06:13h in Ankle Injuries, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Heel and Foot Injuries, Uncategorized by

My dancers with foot, ankle, knee or even hip pain have taught me that the root cause often starts with abnormal motion of the big toe. Dancers however aren't the only ones who suffer from this problem. Recommend that any athlete, dancer, or other type of performer with ankle,...

15 May

Posted at 12:51h in Breathing Issues in Athletes, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Illnesses in Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Uncategorized by

Told you have asthma but still struggling to breath with exercise? Have throat tightness if running or singing? Start thinking about Vocal Cord Dysfunction! Typical Vocal Cord Dysfunction scenarios: https://youtu.be/kCAUoc-3QZQ What actually happens with Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Key signs of Vocal Cord Dysfunction and how it differs from Asthma: What else could...

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...

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...