Elbow Pain in Baseball Players Throwing a ball places unique stresses on the elbow. During a throw, structures on the inside of the elbow are stretched (blue arrows in picture). At the same time, structures on the outside of the elbow are pushed together (red arrows...
I recently heard an amazing Finding Mastery podcast featuring Dr. Matthew Walker, author of the highly acclaimed book “Why We Sleep.” The Finding Mastery podcast series is hosted by high performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. I first met Dr. Gervais through our...
If you are like most people, “Top 10 Lists” draw your attention. Maybe it’s the “Top 10 Movies of All Time” or for dancers, the “Top 10 Dance Moves of All Time.” Even for the biggest fans of “Top 10 Lists,” I’m guessing that the “Top 10 Tips to Prevent Injuries” isn’t...
If you play volleyball, you are probably going to sprain one or both of your ankles. Maybe it will be from chasing down a chaotic out of system ball, or perhaps from a foot-on-foot collision under the net. We can’t always prevent these awkward on-court moments, but...
Delayed Puberty is a common concern for young people and their parents. ActiveKidMD thanks UC Irvine/Children’s Hospital of Orange County Pediatric Resident Michael Peyton for his expertise on the topic. Read on to learn more about delayed puberty and if you or...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures, along with pediatric specialists Dr. Christopher Lin and Dr. Kirtine Yang, offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California.
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