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Sports Authority
Read about the only team in the country collecting sports injury surveillance data in a national sample of high school athletes.
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PediaCast 177
Dr. Mike speaks with Dr. Thomas Pommering, Chief of Sports Medicine, and Steevie Carzoo, Athletic Trainer, about Concussions in Student Athletes in Episode 177 of PediaCast, a pediatric podcast for parents.
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Sports Medicine
The sports medicine leader for young athletes.
Young athletes are unlike any other athletes in the world. They are growing. They are learning how far they can push themselves. And their full athletic potential may be years in front of them.
To reach that potential, they need care that meets their unique needs. They need a level of expertise found only at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Our Sports Medicine program offers something adult care providers can’t - a complete understanding of the young athlete.
We know how to help athletes prevent injuries. How to help them recover so injuries don’t reoccur. And the right way to build strength and conditioning. The program also includes a comprehensive team of specialists completely dedicated to the care and management of concussions.
We work closely with parents, coaches, Athletic Trainers and primary care physicians to ensure every athlete receives age-appropriate care. Our goal is to give every athlete the opportunity to perform at the highest level.
Early injury recognition. Early treatment to prevent recurring injuries. Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital includes a staff of doctors, athletic trainers and physical therapists. All are trained to provide age-appropriate patient care. In addition to treatment, we partner with parents and coaches to focus on injury prevention, conditioning and age-appropriate activities.
With five convenient locations, we are here to serve you. Find your Columbus, OH Sports Medicine location.
The Sports Medicine team at Nationwide Children's Hospital recently introduced an extensive awareness program called "Concussions in the Classroom." Watch Dr. Steven Cuff, a Sports Medicine physician, explain how the sports medicine team educates high school teachers about how to work with students who have suffered concussions.
Dawn Comstock, PhD Recognized by Youth Sports Safety Alliance
The Youth Sports Safety Alliance is dedicated to bringing attention to the issue of safety in youth sports. With 65 member organizations, there are literally hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing preventive measures and interventions.
New National Study Finds Increase in Football-Related Injuries Among Youth
A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 5.25 million football-related injuries among children and adolescents between 6 and 17 years of age were treated in U.S. emergency departments between 1990 and 2007. The annual number of football-related injuries increased 27 percent during the 18-year study period, jumping from 274,094 in 1990 to 346,772 in 2007.
Click here to learn more about the Football-Related Injuries Study
Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for Second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
In order to meet growing sports medicine and orthopedic service needs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open a second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the center will be one of only a handful of pediatric-focused sports medicine and orthopedic centers in the country.
Fall and Winter Personal Best Program Schedule Now Available
Our Personal Best Injury Prevention Programs were designed for young athletes to help reduce their risk of injury while being physically active and/or participating in sports.
These programs are age appropriate, sport specific and focus on the keys to injury prevention.
Check out our upcoming Personal Best Injury Prevention Classes »
Sports Medicine Video Injury Prevention Tips
Nationwide Children's Sports Medicine has produced a number of injury prevention tips. These videos present various injury prevention tips for some of the most common sports injuries.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000