Iron, Ferritin, and What Athletes Should Know

Iron, Ferritin, and What Athletes Should Know

Could low iron levels explain why you are struggling to finish hard workouts?Is there a ferritin level that will make your run faster?Unsure about how to answer these questions?Not even certain what the term ferritin means?No worries- click on the above...
Use These Three Exercises to Help Prevent ACL Injuries

Use These Three Exercises to Help Prevent ACL Injuries

An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most feared injuries in sports.Thanks to Chris Phillips, ATC, CSCS of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab for sharing 3 favorite exercises to help prevent ACL tears. Surprising to many, more ACL tears...
Early to Specialize: Will It Make Your Child Athlete Healthy, Wealthy and Wise?

Early to Specialize: Will It Make Your Child Athlete Healthy, Wealthy and Wise?

Deciding when to have a child specialize- playing just one sport or joining a higher level travel team- is a challenge faced by many families.It might mean stopping or limiting other sports or activities.There’s definitely a time and financial commitment.Not to...
Sports Injury Protection Podcast with Dr. Koutures: What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

Sports Injury Protection Podcast with Dr. Koutures: What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

Check out the latest Sports Injury Protection podcast! Click here to listen to the SportsInjuryProtection.com Podcast “Who Are They and What Do They Do” is the beginning of a series to highlight the different medical practitioners that are involved in the...
Sports Injuries: Dr. Koutures interview in Irvine Community News and Views

Sports Injuries: Dr. Koutures interview in Irvine Community News and Views

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...