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14 Nov

Posted at 06:41h in Baseball, Elbow Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Uncategorized by

I'm on a crusade to protect young catchers. Willing and talented young catchers are in demand to manage pitchers, call defenses, handle balls in the dirt, and make a lot of throws Most of this while being in the squat position with foul balls a common occupational hazard. In fact,...

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...

10 Aug

Posted at 16:05h in ACL injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer by

Players, coaches and families take notice: after further video review, two common movements put athletes at high risk for soccer Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. Articles in the April 2015 British Journal of Sports Medicine (males only) and May/June 2015 Sports Health (males/females) reviewed videos of soccer ACL injuries. Both confirmed that landing...

08 Aug

Posted at 14:08h in ACL injuries, Concussion, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Soccer by

There is little doubt that soccer goalkeepers are just a bit different than field players. From legally using hands to their array of jumping and diving abilities, goalkeepers develop unique skill sets. Thus, it shouldn’t be surprising that soccer goalkeeper have different types and causes of injuries The good...

02 Jun

Posted at 05:54h in ACL injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Uncategorized by

It’s not all doom and gloom after undergoing an ACL reconstruction. There are many factors that help dictate success as an athlete attempts to return to sport. Studies show that a good subset can get back to their pre-injury levels and go on to compete...

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...

11 Aug

Posted at 15:25h in Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Specialization, Uncategorized by

Dancer overuse is an unfortunately common issue that can limit both rehearsing and performing. While several factors can contribute, asking 3 key questions can definitely reduce the amount and intensity of dancer overuse injuries. 1.  Am I going through a growth spurt? Bottom Line: Longer arms and...

09 Sep

Posted at 10:20h in Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries by

Given that headaches are the most common symptom after concussion and often the last to fully resolve,  I spend a good amount of time with my patients discussing headache triggers, anticipated healing course, and how to reduce intensity and duration. While this post is not...