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These Hips Were Made for Running: Addressing Hip Weakness and Shin Splints

These Hips Were Made for Running: Addressing Hip Weakness and Shin Splints

by Melanie Herron | Jul 29, 2020 | Active Lifestyle, Fitness, Foot Issues, Hip, Injury Prevention, Knee Pain, Overuse Injury, Youth Sports

Our bodies were designed to transport us quickly. But then why is it that so many people have pain when running? Often, the hips are the culprit, yet other parts of the body take the blame.  Freshman, Hannah, started training for cross country and couldn’t shake the...

Preventing Shoulder Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes

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...

Understanding Pain in Young Athletes

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...

Safe Learning After a Concussion: The Significance of Neurocognitive Testing and Therapy

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...

Parents: Be aware of the signs of sports injuries

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...

Too Much of a Good Thing? Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes

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...

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