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Posted by: Steven Cuff on Aug 10, 2026

Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home.

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Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes
First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Student Athletes: What Parents Should Know
PRP therapy uses your child’s own blood to support healing in certain sports injuries. Learn when it may be recommended, what to expect during treatment, and why it works best as part of a complete recovery plan that includes rest and physical therapy.

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Injury Prevention in Softball and Baseball

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