Jake’s life was never without sport: as one season ended, another began. Soccer became basketball, basketball became track, and he enjoyed the athletic challenge of
Category: Youth
This Low-impact Exercise may be the Best for Brain Health
IT’S NO SECRET that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming
Think You Won’t Get Coronavirus Outside? Think Again
Some people seem to confuse lower COVID-19 risk with no risk. But the outdoors aren’t magic, and you should still take precautions. Months into the
Simple Tips for Getting Children to Participate in Sport
Physical activity is a very important part of the development of any child. Unfortunately, only approximately 25% of all children engage in the recommended 60
5 Actionable Tips For Avoiding Sports Injury In Kids
Playing sports is the most healthy activity for kids. In this digital age, when kids love spending most of their time using their smartphones, parents
Sports, Physical Activity and Sun Protection
Each year the U.S. spends over eight billion dollars treating skin disorders and cancers. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, affecting
YOU NEED AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is
SHOULD YOUNG ATHLETES SPECIALIZE IN A SPORT?
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
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
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
