ActiveKidMD thanks Dr. Cale Franklin, pediatric resident at UCI/CHOC and future sports medicine physician, for his insight on strength training. Many concerned parents pose the questions, âshould I allow my child to start lifting...
Congratulations to Dr. Gladstien on his back-to-back Best Pediatrician Award! ActiveKidMD is proud to announce that Dr. Gladstien has been honored with a Best Pediatrician Award again by St. Joseph Healthcare!For both 2016 and 2017, he was celebrated for: Ranking 1st...
Looking to reduce the risk of Sports Injuries in your young athlete?Then click on the link below and give a big thank you to colleague and friend Dr. Phyllis Agran.Phyllis and her colleagues at the Irvine Community News and...
Should dancers take PE class? Must be the start of a new school year.The questions (and request forms) are coming in.How does this pediatric sports and dance medicine specialist view dancers and Physical Education (PE) class? The benefits of having dancers...
SOLID FOODS There are many reasonable ways to start feeding infants. With just a few guidelines, you should be able to relax and enjoy mealtimes with your child. WHY DO YOU START SOLID FOODS? The main reason youâre introducing solid foods is to...
A low carb diet may be a sensible option for children or athletes concerned about excessive weight, risk of diabetes and athletic performance. That very phrase may run contrary to common teaching. For example, if you click this link on traditional sports...
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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