The start of a new calendar year presents opportunities for self-reflection and goal setting. Setting fitness goals on New Year’s Day (or any other time) can lead to better physical fitness. Better physical fitness can then lead to reduced illness and injury, improvements in mood and...
Holiday meals are commonly associated with an excessive intake of food and drink. Here are some sensible recommendations for more health-conscious holiday choices, especially when it comes to athletes in your family. Involve Children in Meal Preparation: With more school-age children on holiday for the entire...
Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that can cause the skin to become itchy, irritated, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. It is also known as atopic dermatitis. So, what exactly is Eczema? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that often runs in families...
With the warmth of the last summer days and fall months upon us, insect and bug bites are in full force! Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. Here are a few tips to keep your child protected: Don’t use scented soaps,...
The Summer and Fall months are peak times for seasonal allergies: Allergies often start in childhood and continue throughout life. Although symptoms from childhood allergies can’t be cured, with proper care they can usually be kept under control. Allergies are caused by the body’s reaction to...
Summer is here and that means more time spent outside in the pool. Pool safety is extremely important. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children between ages 1-4 years old. It's quick, and it's silent. Here are some tips on keeping your...
Any disruption to how the kneecap communicates with the thigh bone can lead to knee pain during running, leaping, turning, and kicking activities. This can create a range of issues from minor discomfort to complete removal from sport or performance activities. The most dramatic type of...
We are very excited to announce that starting on July 6th, Dr. Ashika Sharma will be offering specialty pediatric and sports medicine care to ActiveKidMD patients and families. Dr. Sharma is board-certified in both pediatrics and sports medicine and has been a practicing pediatrician for 10...
It should be no surprise that the majority of injuries seen in soccer players involve the lower body. Unless you are a goalkeeper, the main movements include using the legs to kick, jump, run and do slide tackles. Knees are central to all this movement, and as...
You’ve just crashed and burned with a major injury. You realize this will keep you out of action for a long time or even need surgery. At this very moment, thinking about school, sleep, food and mood aren’t probably high on your list of immediate...