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27 Jan

Posted at 08:18h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Uncategorized by

  For the 4th consecutive year, Dr. Koutures has been selected as a Top Orange County Doctor for Pediatric Sports Medicine Dr. Koutures is honored to  be one of the 504 Orange County Physicians recognized in 2018.  This is a testament to his wonderful ActiveKidMD partner Dr. Gladstien...

18 Jan

Posted at 06:32h in 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 by

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 weight. Lower amount is for endurance athletes,...

01 Dec

Posted at 07:14h in Best Pediatrician in Orange County, Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Weight training, When can my child start lifting weights by

ActiveKidMD thanks Dr. Cale Franklin, pediatric resident at UCI/CHOC and future sports medicine physician, for his insight on strength training. Many concerned parents pose the questions, “should I allow my child to start lifting weights” or “how old can they start strength training?” I would like to...

14 Nov

Posted at 06:41h in Baseball, Elbow Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Uncategorized by

I'm on a crusade to protect young catchers. Willing and talented young catchers are in demand to manage pitchers, call defenses, handle balls in the dirt, and make a lot of throws Most of this while being in the squat position with foul balls a common occupational hazard. In fact,...

08 Oct

Posted at 14:18h in Breathing Issues in Athletes, Illness in athletes, Illnesses in Children, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Uncategorized by

Every ill athlete or performer wants to know one thing: "Can I exercise when sick today?" As a pediatric and sports medicine specialist, I want to know a few things to make that decision: Is the athlete currently too ill to exercise? Do we have a good...

29 Sep

Posted at 10:45h in ACL injuries, Ankle Injuries, Back Injuries, bone stress injuries, Cheerleading, Concussion, Elbow Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injuries, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

Cheerleaders are amazing athletes that need agility, strength, and frequent practice to prevent cheerleading injuries. Backspots, bases, flyers and tumblers all need proper skills and essential coordination. Unfortunately, the frequency of cheerleading injuries is rising with the increasing complexity of stunts. No matter the injured body part, the common...

08 Sep

Posted at 15:30h in Dance and Performing Arts Medicine, Growth and Development in Younger Children, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Specialization, Uncategorized by

Should dancers take PE class? Must be the start of a new school year. The questions (and request forms) are coming in. How does this pediatric sports and dance medicine specialist view dancers and Physical Education (PE) class? The benefits of having dancers take PE class Get outside to soak...

10 Aug

Posted at 16:05h in ACL injuries, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Soccer by

Players, coaches and families take notice: after further video review, two common movements put athletes at high risk for soccer Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. Articles in the April 2015 British Journal of Sports Medicine (males only) and May/June 2015 Sports Health (males/females) reviewed videos of soccer ACL injuries. Both confirmed that landing...

03 Aug

Posted at 06:50h in Extreme Sport Injuries, Extreme Sports Injuries, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sport Related Concussions, Uncategorized by

Boarders, bikers, and other extreme sport athletes require dedicated skills to provide thrills and prevent extreme sport injuries from spills. Some of those most extreme sport injury prevention skills include appropriate protective equipment, knowing the course, and respecting limits. [caption id="attachment_15838" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Action from the BMX Bowl at...

29 Jul

Posted at 07:08h in Ankle Injuries, Figure Skating Injuries, Heel and Foot Injuries, Injury Prevention by

As a member of the US Figure Skating Medical Network, been learning how to help skin and skating boots get along to prevent figure skating skin injuries. Tight-fitting boots rubbing against the skin of ankles and feet can leave marks. Figure skating skin injuries range from scratches and...