Why Variety In Sports is Essential For Kids Are you hoping your son will be the next LeBron James or Clayton Kershaw? Does your daughter
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What You Need to Know About Gillick Competence for Children In 2021
If you are native to England and Wales and have young children, then you may be aware of a term called Gillick Competence. We are
Strict Rest Slows Recovery after Sports-Related Concussions
ACSM, Five Sports Medicine Organizations Publish New Guidance for Team Physicians Nearly 1.8 million sports-related concussions happen annually in youth under age 18 in the
Overuse can Contribute to High Rate of Arm Injuries among Youth Players
With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the
Baseball Player Returns to Sport After Knee Surgery
Maks’ Story At 6’ 5″ and 230 pounds, most coaches would love to have 16-year-old Maks Pierga on their team. In fact, while growing up
The Rise Of The Maximalist Running Shoe
Heavily cushioned running shoes have become more popular, after several years in which minimalist shoes were common; The cushioned shoes are a response to discomfort
Teen Girls’ Poor Diets Are Worrying Doctors
Doctors and nutrition experts are increasingly alarmed by the widespread low intake of key nutrients among preteen and teen girls, and are warning that poor
COVID Effects On The Athlete’s Heart
Athletes who test positive for COVID-19 have a high rate of return to sports, however, a small percentage may have damage to heart muscle tissue.