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02 Feb

Posted at 11:22h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Cheerleading, Children and Sleep, Concussion, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Extreme Sports Injuries, Figure Skating Injuries, Hockey Injuries, Martial Arts, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

There is no doubt that concussion sleep problems can make a difficult injury even more miserable. Reports and experience find that poor sleep is linked with increased symptoms and longer recoveries. Too much sleep that limits sensible daily activity can also slow recovery. So, when dealing with concussion,...

02 Nov

Posted at 06:27h in Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Concussion, Elbow Injuries, Figure Skating Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Hockey Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Return to Sport, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

The following post on Return to Sport is from the Fall 2018 Orange County Magazine I often get asked how to determine when a young athlete should return to sport after injury. In many cases, injured young athletes tend to heal quickly. However, in a worst-case...

21 Aug

Posted at 06:22h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Concussion, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

The following blog post ran on Volleyballmag.com as part of an outstanding series on Concussions in Volleyball  In working with elementary through Olympic-level indoor and sand volleyball players, I have found key warm-up, training, and even competitive adjustments that can greatly reduce the risk of volleyball...

10 Jul

Posted at 06:53h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Extreme Sport Injuries, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Martial Arts, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

[embed]https://youtu.be/mB7hnxve-eU[/embed] There are many types of  martial arts, and children can get many benefits from participation. Kids can build their strength, balance and flexibility. They can also build confidence and self-esteem. With several good things going for the martial arts, parents and families may still worry about potential...

01 May

Posted at 06:36h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Breathing Issues in Athletes, Concussion, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, sports nutrition, Sports Physicals, Uncategorized by

Sports physicals offer golden opportunities to share information and listen to young patients. Sure, they frequently are viewed by parents and young athletes as more annoyance than necessity. It’s easy for sports physicals to turn into automatic answers to a list of questions. Those long checklists on sports...

29 Sep

Posted at 10:45h in ACL injuries, Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, bone stress injuries, Cheerleading, Concussion, Elbow Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

Cheerleaders are amazing athletes that need agility, strength, and frequent practice to prevent cheerleading injuries. Backspots, bases, flyers and tumblers all need proper skills and essential coordination. Unfortunately, the frequency of cheerleading injuries is rising with the increasing complexity of stunts. No matter the injured body part, the common...

03 Aug

Posted at 06:50h in Extreme Sport Injuries, Extreme Sports Injuries, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

Boarders, bikers, and other extreme sport athletes require dedicated skills to provide thrills and prevent extreme sport injuries from spills. Some of those most extreme sport injury prevention skills include appropriate protective equipment, knowing the course, and respecting limits. [caption id="attachment_15838" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Action from the BMX Bowl at...

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...

10 May

Posted at 06:32h in Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Volleyball by

Working with Olympic level male and female volleyball players has allowed me a unique appreciation for common volleyball injuries. Since there are six players on the court, I will identify six common volleyball injuries with a focus on key prevention tips for players of all ages. 1) Concussions Most...

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...