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Posted by: Jeff Sydes, CSCS on Apr 22, 2024

While it may seem like winter just ended, fall sports are just around the corner and athletes are starting to think about gaining the strength they need for a successful season. Strength training not only enhances athletic performance but also plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of injuries.

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Injury Prevention in Young Athletes
Whether your child is playing year-round sports, participating in private lessons or coaching, or playing on an elite AAU or club team, young athletes and their parents are constantly looking for ways to elevate athletic performance.
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5 Ways to Avoid Knee Pain

While some outdoor track athletes seamlessly adapt to the new season, for others transitioning to new training surfaces or adjusting to daily routines can lead to new aches and discomforts.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Hockey Injuries: Know the Risks

Feb 08, 2022

Hockey season is in full swing and the excitement for end of the season tournaments is just around the corner. For players, parents, and coaches alike, it is important to be aware of the most common injuries that can happen on the ice. Read More

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Wrestling and Skin Conditions: Symptoms and Prevention

Sep 16, 2021

The sport of wrestling requires close skin-to-skin contact between opponents. This close contact means there is a high possibility of catching or spreading a variety of skin conditions ranging from ringworm, one of the most common, to impetigo and even MRSA. Read More

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Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 15, 2021

No athlete wants to sit on the sidelines when they’re hurt, but that’s often what’s recommended to help their brain heal after a concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury. Read More

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Diagnostic Ultrasound: Evaluating Athletes at a Faster Pace

Mar 23, 2021

While most people think of ultrasound as a device used during pregnancy, it is an important tool used by many medical specialties – including sports medicine. Read More

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What to Do if Your Child Rolls Their Ankle

Dec 28, 2020

If your child has chronic ankle instability, or rolls their ankle, it is caused by the repetitive “giving out” of the outside of the ankle. This occurs after repeatedly spraining the same ankle over time and not letting the sprains heal properly.
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Is it a Torn ACL? Knee Injuries: 101

Dec 01, 2020

Knee injuries are common in athletics. Here are symptoms to watch for, especially injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Read More

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Are Sports Supplements Safe for Young Athletes?

Sep 01, 2020

A few sports supplements might enhance performance only when they add to, but do not substitute for, this dietary foundation. Read More

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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem

Jun 25, 2020

Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer. Read More