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...
I’ve been a volleyball doctor for the US Volleyball Men’s and Women’s National Teams since 2005. Those amazing players- and some amazing medical colleagues, have taught me about the game. They have also taught me about common injuries- and how to...
The following post on Return to Sport is from the Fall 2018 Orange County MagazineI 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 scenario...
Wondering if your child’s sports schedules are putting them at risk for overuse injuries? Have an injured child and thinking that too much sport activity may have been a cause? Feeling overwhelmed as a sports parent and want to know when to say stop to all those...
Dance discomfort- comes with the territory of doing the usual hard work on the dance floor.Muscles hurt, toes feel cramps, the back is sore.Then there is the mental discomfort- am I jumping as high, as often, as well as I could be?These are common, everyday issues for...
The Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club is pleased to announce that it will be working with Dr. Chris Koutures, Team Physician for the Men’s and Women’s USA Volleyball teams, on a FREE one day Volleyball Safety speaking engagement.Dr. Koutures will be...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures and pediatric specialist Dr. Christopher Lin 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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