Feb 14, 2018 | ACL injuries, Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Concussion, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Nutrition for Children, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Volleyball
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...
Jan 18, 2018 | Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight training, When can my child start lifting weights
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 kilogram of...
Jul 9, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition, Uncategorized
Looking for healthy post-game snacks? Here are sensible, low-cost, and good tasting healthy post-game snack options that kids and parents can all enjoy! Chocolate milk is a good-tasting, low-cost, and easy to find healthy post-game snack. Chocolate milk is an...
Jun 16, 2017 | heat illness, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition, Uncategorized
For the battle of best sports drink, in one corner stands water, in the other stands flavored sports beverages. Just as athletes go head to head, these two heavyweights are competing for the designation of “best sports drink”. Even good ol’ Charlie...
May 25, 2017 | Growth and Development in Younger Children, Nutrition for Children, sports nutrition
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 you’re introducing solid foods is to increase the pleasure...
Apr 21, 2017 | Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, sports nutrition
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 nutrition...
