Posts Tagged: Young Athletes

Life After ACL Injury – Risk for Secondary Injury in Youth Athletes

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under ACL Surgery, ACL Tear and ACL Injury, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Sports Injury and Children / Teens, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

“If You Have an ACL injury and Undergo Surgery, is There a Risk for Secondary Injury in Youth Athletes?” Understandably, many youth athletes, parents and physicians are concerned with secondary injury, especially following common injuries like an ACL injury. Youth athletes that undergo surgery following an ACL surgery should receive the best outcome for their future. Many athletes… Read more »

Youth Sports Injuries and Sports Specialized Intensive Training

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Benefits of Physical Activity, Kids and Physical Activity, Overuse Injury, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Nowadays many kids are focusing in on becoming very good in one sport. This often involves investing a considerable amount of time, effort and interest in this one sport. Additionally, many parents and teachers encourage a child to focus on one sport in order to develop a higher proficiency. Yet sports specialization comes with physical complications for some young athletes including a higher… Read more »