Studies show that a proper warm-up is key in preventing injury and enhancing performance in young athletes. Competitive sports use different muscles and movement than your every day activity,...
Category: Health Huddle
The Psyche Behind Sports Injury Recovery
When you are recovering from an injury, there’s a lot more to rehabilitation than just physical therapy and rest. Reasonable goal setting and education about the injured body part,...
Is a Vegetarian Diet OK for Young Athletes?
"Eat your vegetables." - Every mom, ever. Great advice for any athlete, but can you get all of your required nutrients from vegetables alone? What nutrients are important for...
Supporting HB 1086: Mental Health Coverage For All
Mental Health coverage should be available for all. We are supporting House Bill 1086; which adds a requirement that mental health screenings should be part of mandatory health insurance...
How to Talk About Racism and National Protests with Your Children
The racial injustice and anguish we are witnessing in our communities and in the media every day has left many parents grappling with how to talk about racism, hate...
At Home Strength and Power Program
Thanks to the Children's Hospital Sports Medicine Center and our Certified Athletic Trainer, Amber Craft, you will find an at home Strength and Power Program your athlete can participate...
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS
Athletes at all levels are dealing with disappointment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From little league to the pros, every athlete has had to make adjustments during this...
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is not a common term...yet. It's gaining popularity as mental health issues are being discussed more, but what exactly does it mean? Our partners at...
Building a High Performance Lunch for Athletes
Even though sports are on hold right now, athletes should still focus on high performance diets so they're ready to resume playing when restrictions are lifted. What does that...
Family Life During the Coronavirus: Adjusting to a New Normal
Life for many families is drastically different now than it was at the beginning of March. With efforts mounting to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19,...