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 Views have a regular column on Child...
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...
As a member of the US Figure Skating Medical Network, been learning how to help skin and skating boots get along to prevent figure skating skin injuries. Tight-fitting boots rubbing against the skin of ankles and feet can leave marks. Figure skating skin injuries...
My dancers with foot, ankle, knee or even hip pain have taught me that the root cause often starts with abnormal motion of the big toe. Dancers however aren’t the only ones who suffer from this problem. Recommend that any athlete, dancer, or other type of...
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...
What side of the net do sports medicine experts land on when discussing volleyball ankle braces? There’s little doubt that ankle sprains are the most common acute injury in indoor volleyball. The debate begins when recommending for or against the use of...
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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