Aug 21, 2018 | Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Concussion, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball
The following blog post ran on Volleyballmag.com as part of an outstanding series on Concussions in Volleyball In working with elementary through Olympic-level indoor and sand volleyball players, I have found key warm-up, training, and even competitive adjustments...
Jul 31, 2018 | Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Best Pediatrician in Orange County, bone stress injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Hockey Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Soccer, Uncategorized, Volleyball
Wondering if your child’s sports schedules are putting them at risk for overuse injuries? Have an injured child and thinking that too much sport activity may have been a cause? Feeling overwhelmed as a sports parent and want to know when to say stop to all those...
Jul 10, 2018 | Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Extreme Sport Injuries, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Martial Arts, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized
There are many types of martial arts, and children can get many benefits from participation. Kids can build their strength, balance and flexibility. They can also build confidence and self-esteem. With several good things going for the martial arts, parents and...
Jun 20, 2018 | Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Endurance Sports, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition for Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Running, Soccer, sports nutrition, swimming, Uncategorized, Volleyball
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 video and...
May 30, 2018 | Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Uncategorized, Volleyball
Volleyball players can have unique appearances to their shoulder blade on the hitting side- let’s call it volleyball shoulder. What does volleyball shoulder look like? Take a close look at this video of a left-handed elite volleyball hitter. Pay special...
May 16, 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, Summer camps, Uncategorized
Making plans for your child to attend summer camps for sports or a summer dance intensive? Many kids take the “Summertime, and the living is easy” route from a popular song. No worries about school, homework, projects or tests. Several other young people...
