Athlete Health

As the new coronavirus spreads, schools across the country are closing their doors and encouraging parents to help kids complete schoolwork at home until risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 have passed. For parents, the question is, how? TODAY Parents sought advice from homeschooling parents on how to teach kids at home. “Players with Lindsay […]

People are struggling with boredom, the loss of freedom and uncertainty over what happens next. As Americans are being asked to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak, many are learning first-hand the definition of stir-crazy — feeling “distraught because of prolonged confinement.” Communities areasking people to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary to stop the […]

When it comes to sports for young athletes and active adults, the emphasis often is placed on practice and workouts. When it comes to sports for young athletes and active adults, the emphasis often is placed on practice and workouts. And rightfully so. But two things that play just as much of a role in […]

One thing’s for sure: That spill you took hurt. But does the pain require immediate attention from a specialist? Maybe it can wait for a scheduled appointment. It can be tough to tell. If you suffer an acute orthopedic injury – a sudden injury that causes severe or intense pain – you should visit a […]

Here’s how and why you should encourage your athlete to take a proactive stance on their overall wellbeing by setting healthy boundaries for themselves. Between school, sports, social activities, and life at home, student-athletes have a lot of responsibilities that are often associated with high expectations and pressure. Knowing how to draw healthy boundaries for […]

There’s no shortage of resources for parents as they prepare to send their students Back to School

Nobody wants to lose valuable training time, or take time off during a sports season, and (frankly) our culture glamorizes playing through the pain, so it’s often easier to just sit back and ignore it. However, injuries left untreated can make matters worse and even lead to long-term issues. Does this situation sound familiar? You […]

For athletes today, experts emphasize training harder and more often. While this may be true, the rate and quality of recovery play just as important a role in helping enhance athletic performance. A variety of recovery techniques exist, from hydrotherapy to active or passive recovery, and compression equipment, to name a few. There is no […]

1. “WHAT HAPPENED?” Especially in younger children, fact-finding as soon as possible is important to help understand the context of potential injuries. Details can be skewed or forgotten over time. If your child can’t remember when the pain started, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t injured. 2. “WHERE DOES IT HURT?” Soreness from overuse typically […]

Don’t think your athlete needs a hydration plan? Learn about the importance of developing a hydration plan with your athlete to protect them from the potential dangers of dehydration and over-hydration.  There’s no way to know exactly how much water each of us needs to consume daily. With varying levels of activity, finding the right balance of fluid […]