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02 Nov

Posted at 06:27h in Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Concussion, Elbow Injuries, Figure Skating Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Hockey Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Return to Sport, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

The following post on Return to Sport is from the Fall 2018 Orange County Magazine I often get asked how to determine when a young athlete should return to sport after injury. In many cases, injured young athletes tend to heal quickly. However, in a worst-case...

21 Aug

Posted at 06:22h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Concussion, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

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 that can greatly reduce the risk of volleyball...

10 Jul

Posted at 06:53h in 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 by

[embed]https://youtu.be/mB7hnxve-eU[/embed] 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 families may still worry about potential...

05 Jul

Posted at 06:59h in Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized, Volleyball by

A high school cheerleader and lacrosse player interested in returning to activity after concussions asked if a change of position could lower concussion risk. The cheerleader would move from base to tumbler, while the lacrosse player would become a wing and not take face-offs. The lacrosse player was also concerned...

08 May

Posted at 08:00h in Illnesses in Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

“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 for all parties.” This article was originally posted in the CHOC...