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Young Athletes
Over half of all children in the United States participate in youth sports each year. Participation benefits children’s health, builds character, boosts self-esteem, and contributes to developing teamwork skills.
Unfortunately, more than 3.5 million of those children are treated for sports injuries. Overuse and traumatic brain injuries are the most common traumas, but many youth sports injuries are preventable. Intervention by sports medicine specialists can improve sports performance, reduce injury rates, and minimize exposure to lifelong musculoskeletal health issues.
If your young athlete experiences an injury or complains of persistent pain, make an appointment with one of our experts. They can advise on treatment options, return-to-play decisions, and more.
NeuroSport Program
Our NeuroSport program treats athletes with neurologic injuries and persistent neurologic conditions. Combining the medical disciplines of sports neurology and orthopedics, NeuroSport specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, epilepsy, and more.
STOP Sports Injuries
We are proud to collaborate with the STOP Sports Injuries initiative to promote sports safety and injury reduction. Developed by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), STOP provides guidance on healthy and safe athletic participation. They offer resources for athletes, parents, and coaches, in addition to sports-specific information. They also provide statistics, access to providers, and more.
