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Sports Safety
Children should be at least six years of age before they begin team sports. Before this age, get your child involved in sports that focus on learning and having fun.
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Low Back Pain: Could it be a Spondy?
Spondylolysis is a stress or fatigue fracture of an area of the spine called the pars interarticularis. This injury is commonly seen in adolescent athletes complaining of low back pain.
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Transition of Care: Helping Teens Become More Involved in Their Healthcare
"Transition of care" is the preparation of teenagers and young adults to become more involved in their own healthcare, help them learn how to make medical decisions and eventually assist them in a planned move from pediatric healthcare providers to adult providers.
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Addressing Behavioral Health Concerns in the Primary Care Setting
The pandemic has made parenting even harder and stress has caused some children to act out or withdraw. Your pediatrician’s office is a great place to go for help.
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The Sprains and Strains of Sporting Injuries
Sprains and strains are some of the most common types of injuries in any sport. They involve the stretching or tearing of tissue.
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Kid's Sports Injuries: The Numbers are Impressive
Physical activity is necessary for normal growth in children. However, when the activity level becomes too intense or too excessive in a short time period, tissue breakdown and injury can occur.
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Sports Medicine FAQs
What is the best way to stay hydrated? When do I use ice? These are just some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Breaking Stride
Fractures and dislocations are two of the more serious types of injuries that can occur during an athletic event. Early recognition and prompt medical treatment are extremely important with these injuries in athletes.
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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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Swimming with a SICK Scapula (Shoulder Blade)
The shoulder joint and scapula work and move together to perform the overhead motions that occur in swimming. To perform the overhead motions in swimming correctly, swimmers need a lot of shoulder mobility and stability.