My dancers with foot, ankle, knee or even hip pain have taught me that the root cause often starts with abnormal motion of the big toe. Dancers however aren’t the only ones who suffer from this problem. Recommend that any athlete, dancer, or other type of...
Told you have asthma but still struggling to breath with exercise? Have throat tightness if running or singing? Start thinking about Vocal Cord Dysfunction! Typical Vocal Cord Dysfunction scenarios: What actually happens with Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Key signs of Vocal...
“A step-wise concussion return-to-learn progression optimally takes a team approach including the student, family, medical and education teams. Flexibility and creativity in paying attention to individual student needs and concerns can make this process more rewarding...
What side of the net do sports medicine experts land on when discussing volleyball ankle braces? There’s little doubt that ankle sprains are the most common acute injury in indoor volleyball. The debate begins when recommending for or against the use of...
Each concussion is unique and deserves individualized assessment and management. CLICK HERE FOR MORE CONCUSSION INFORMATION There is no one standard test or question to diagnose a concussion- I often will use multiple questions and evaluation tests to follow a...
How can I determine an appropriate wrestling weight? Is it OK to cut weight, and if so, how much is too much? While there are often no easy answers or simple formulas to determine an appropriate wrestling weight, some standards can help the decision-making process:...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures, along with pediatric specialists Dr. Christopher Lin and Dr. Kirtine Yang, offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California.
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