Sports Physicals: Just Check Boxes or Get A Valuable Check-Up

Sports Physicals: Just Check Boxes or Get A Valuable Check-Up

Sports physicals offer golden opportunities to share information and listen to young patients.Sure, they frequently are viewed by parents and young athletes as more annoyance than necessity.It’s easy for sports physicals to turn...
Supplements for Young Athletes: 6 Choices to Improve Performance

Supplements for Young Athletes: 6 Choices to Improve Performance

Young athletes can be bombarded with many performance enhancing supplements that claim to build strength and assist in recovery.Use of some supplements can be clouded by lack of true scientific support, side effects, and financial cost.Like athletes have found for...
Volleyball Safety Talk: Learn with the Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club

Volleyball Safety Talk: Learn with the Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club

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...
Protein: Whole Food Sources Best for Your Athletic Teen

Protein: Whole Food Sources Best for Your Athletic Teen

I often hear teenagers and families asking about protein to help build muscle. Damaged muscles occur during exercise, and protein is an essential muscle component that can help with repair and rebuilding. Every day, athletic teens need 1.2-1.5 grams per...