Supporting Your Student Athlete in the Age of COVID-19
We all know the importance of sports in the daily lives of student athletes. Whether in the water, on the field or court, playing sports are good for kids, teaching them good life lessons about
Summer Nutrition Basics for Parents of Young Athletes
Parents of young athletes play a number of number of important roles — from chief spectator and cheerleader to surrogate coach and tutor. But making sure their children are getting the proper nutrition to fuel
Immune Boosting Foods to Keep You Moving
Written by Brittney Bearden, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, Texas Health Sports Medicine Nothing can ruin your training and athletic performance like sickness. Maintaining a balanced diet helps strengthens the immune system to
Staying in the Game When You’re Forced to Take a Break
Practice important skills, even while sheltering in place The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has changed so much about our daily lives. Whether you’re a Major League Baseball fan missing Opening Day, or a Little League
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
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
Preventing Throwing Injuries in Young Athletes
Youth sports have come a long way from the days when kids played on local Little League or Pee Wee teams once a year for short seasons. Even elementary-aged kids are playing increasingly competitive sports,
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
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