by Melanie Herron | Nov 14, 2018 | Overuse Injury, Shoulder Pain, Sports Performance, Youth Sports
Shoulder overuse injuries are becoming more prevalent as young athletes begin specializing in their favorite sport at increasingly younger ages. Over five million children under the age of 18 are treated for sports injuries each year. The vast majority of these are...
by Melanie Herron | Jul 16, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Staying Healthy, Youth Sports
For many young athletes, the goal to excel and be the very best in their sport often overpowers the need for rest to allow the body to heal. However, it can be challenging for young athletes to distinguish between discomfort and pain. Understanding the difference...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 30, 2018 | Concussion, Youth Sports
Hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents experience concussions each year. While their youth helps them heal quickly, their brains are still developing, which puts them at a greater risk for permanent brain damage. A report published by the American Academy...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 3, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Youth Sports
As student-athletes head back to the practice fields late this summer, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts by physical therapists and others to reduce and prevent sports injuries, it’s simply impossible to eliminate them from all sports and...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 3, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Overuse Injury, Shoulder Pain, Youth Sports
During a time when child obesity is high and programs are telling our kids “Let’s Move,” an increasing number of children and teens are bucking the trend of inactivity by competing in organized sports. Youth participation in sports, in fact, is on the rise, according...
