Knee Pain

There’s nothing more frustrating for an athlete than a stress fracture in the foot or ankle. He or she needs to train, to work harder, to raise his level of play . . . but the harder he works, the more likely he is to need time off. Stress fractures are different from acute injuries. …

Stress Fractures Can Be a Serious Setback for an Athlete Read More »

With all of the emphasis on fitness, few Americans realize that sports injuries have risen dramatically in school-age children. While bumps, bruises and even broken bones have been with us forever, today athletes between the ages of 12 and 15 suffer 47% of all concussions. Most of these are preventable and predictable, according to an …

Sports Injuries in Youth Rising in U.S. Read More »

What can you do when your son (or daughter) announces he’s made the football team and all you’ve been hearing is risk, risk, risky business? First, know and understand the risks. The evidence is growing and growing more serious about the longterm effects of football and head injuries. Players who’ve taken a hit to the …

Pressure Mounts to Separate Kids & Football Read More »