Emerging epidemiological reports on the coronavirus (COVID-19) in children show that they are less likely than adults to be infected and have severe illness. Why do
Category: Youth
Pediatric Physical Therapy
We go above and beyond when it comes to the treatment of our young patients. Our goal is to make their experience as close to
Keep Smiling. Even If You’re Wearing A Mask
The simple act of smiling, even if it’s under your mask, can have a positive effect on your mood and physiology. Current virus spread estimates
Mythbusting | Youth Resistance Training
Myth: Lifting weights is unsafe for children and will stunt their growth. One of the most common myths associated with youth fitness programs is that
How Can Parents Help Their Student Athlete?
It has been estimated that more than 50 percent of high school students participate in a sport.1 This does not include younger children who may have
Advice to parents raising young athletes
Podcast with Will Haskel of Ivy Rehab Network joining Steve and Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph to talk about advice to parents raising young athletes, from the
This Crazy Time Can Be An Opportunity To Reboot And Recover
If your personal circumstances allow, use forced time off from school or work to get some rest, and start building back a baseline fitness level;
Chondromalacia Patellae Symptoms and Treatment
Knee Pain Associated With Overuse in Young Athletes Chondromalacia patellae is a term used to describe the damage or softening of the cartilage on the
Overtraining and Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
Podcast with Justin Velarde, DPT, CIMT and Clinical Director at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss overtraining and overuse injuries
Flipping, flying, twisting, and turning: Gymnasts make it look easy, but it’s hard on the body
Gymnastics is tough. (If you’ve watched “Make It or Break It” – and hey, it’s okay to admit you’ve seen it once or twice —
The Benefits of Playing Multiple Sports
Sports play an important role in many children’s developmental years. Participation in athletics can help children learn motor control, patience, teamwork, listening skills and the
Advice to Parents raising Young Athletes
3 lessons from a former collegiate athlete, coach, and parent I can’t say that I’ve seen it all, but I can say that I’ve seen