The Dangers of Returning to Play Too Soon
Patience really is a virtue when it comes to athletes and sports injuries. But too often an athlete’s passion for the game and willingness to push his or her body to the highest level is
Sidelined No More
Claire McKibben, an 18-year-old from Arlington, has big dreams and aspirations for her future. But one thing this lifelong soccer player never expected was a future without sports or physical activity. That nightmare threatened to
Committed Orthopedic Surgeon Brings New Hope to Sidelined Soccer Player
For the past year, 17-year-old Karsyn Kimbrough has been on the sidelines recovering from a debilitating ACL injury, the longest she’s gone without playing soccer since she was four years old. An estimated 200,000 ACL
Avoiding Common Spring Sports Injuries
There’s nothing like getting back outside in the sunshine after winter starts to fade and spring bursts into bloom. High school and collegiate athletes eagerly return to baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, golf courses
How Your Plasma or Stem Cells Can Help Ease Joint Pain
If you suffer from joint pain, you know how hard it can be to perform everyday tasks, much less doing the activities you enjoy. If you have exhausted every conservative treatment option available to you,
Teen Heart Screenings: Five Easy Minutes That Can Save a Life
Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
How to Prepare Your Athlete for Summer Success…and Beyond
School may be out for summer, and while student athletes may be tempted to take it easy, experts say taking an extended break from conditioning can backfire once school starts back up. If athletes fail
How to Gear Your Child Up for the Gridiron
Whether your son is gearing up for his first year of city league flag football or preparing for his senior season on the varsity high school team, kids and parents all over North Texas are
Reduce Your Risk of a Concussion This Winter
It’s no secret that North Texans love to head west to the New Mexico and Colorado mountains to hit the slopes over the winter holidays and spring break. We dream of fresh powder and look
Are Competitive Sports Healthy for Your Kids?
On every field and court across the United States, young athletes dream of making it to the pinnacle of their sport, whether it’s earning an Olympic gold medal or a Super Bowl ring. While most