Youth Baseball Injuries: The Epidemic
Youth baseball has long been hailed as America’s favorite pastime, with millions of children across the country donning their gloves and cleats to take to the field each year. However, …
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can range from minor to severe. While many injuries can be treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (the RICE method), others may require immediate medical attention. Head injuries, fractures, joint dislocations, severe swelling and pain, heat-related illnesses, and uncontrolled bleeding are some sports injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
Dislocation Injury: Your Guide to Emergency Room Visits
A Dislocation injury can happen in the blink of an eye, disrupting our daily lives and causing considerable discomfort. Whether it’s an awkward fall during a basketball game, or a …
Preparing Your Child for Football Season
Preparing your child for football season is part of our fall routine. As a parent, the joy of watching your child play football is unmatched. But it’s equally important to …
Baseball Head Injuries in Children
Head injuries are a serious concern in many sports, including baseball. With balls being thrown at high speeds, the use of bats and the potential for player to player collision, …
Common Football Injuries in Children
Football injuries in children don’t discriminate. No matter the age and amount of protective gear, injuries happen. A CDC study published in Sports Health found that athletes ages 6 to …
Common Little League Baseball Sports Injuries and Prevention
Little League Baseball Sports Injuries Little League Sports Injuries are common. When Little League Baseball season starts, parents and coaches are usually excited to get the kids on the field. …
Game Day Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Skill and training are essential for every athlete. Another factor that has a massive impact on an athlete’s performance is optimal nutrition. No matter what sport they play, young athletes …
Baseball Safety for Children
Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States, and like any other sport, it comes with a risk of injuries. Just like baseball is a …
Preventing Soccer Injuries in Children
One of the most popular team sports in the world, soccer (also known as football, outside of the United States) is a great exercise that helps improve agility, coordination, balance …
5 Steps to Children’s Sports Safety
Children’s sports safety should be every parent’s first consideration. Children are at an even greater risk than adults of becoming injured, as they are still growing. Thus, the possibility of …
Concussion Diagnosis & Treatment
With football season in full-swing, concussions and head injuries are in the front of a lot of parents’ and coaches’ minds. With advances in protective gear along with increased awareness …
