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Is Your Ankle Playing Tricks on You?
Ankle sprains happen. Athletes learn the concepts of P.R.I.C.E. (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) early in their career as a way to manage acute (recent) injuries with swelling and pain.
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Fueling and Hydrating Before, During and After Exercise
Proper fuel and hydration before, during and after exercise is key to getting the most out of your training and optimize performance. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are the nutrients that provide the body with energy.
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Allowing Youth Sports to be Child's Play
It has been documented that physical activity is necessary for normal growth in children. However, when the activity level becomes too intense, or excessive, in too short a time period tissue breakdown and injury can occur.
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Stretching Tips for Marching Band Athletes
Access marching band and color guard stretching tips from our Sports Medicine experts.
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter brings injuries unique to cold weather sports. Two of the more common categories of injuries are those influenced by environmental conditions and accidents.
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Awards and Recognition
Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families.
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Healthy Snack Choices for Youth Sports
Team snacks are an ideal opportunity to teach young athletes about good nutrition. Remember, the goal of the game should not be the snacks at the end!
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Game Day Fueling Plan for Athletes
The following are suggestions from Nationwide Children's Hospital on what a young athlete should eat and drink before, during and after a sporting event.
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STOP THE MADNESS - How to be a Good Fan
Anyone who has spent time around youth athletics is sure to have seen inappropriate sideline behavior. To help kids get the most out of their experiences, parents need to be good “sports” parents.
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Swelling: The Body's Reaction to Injury
Swelling is a normal reaction of the body to an injury. Sometimes, though, the body goes overboard, and the inflammatory response is excessive and can actually begin to cause more damage than good.