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Prevention and Management of Overuse Sports Injuries in Youth

It is estimated that 50% of youth sports injuries are caused by excess stress on the body. Unlike traumatic injury and strain/sprain injury, which is only partially preventable, an overuse injury that leads to disability is 100% preventable. Losing the ability to play a sport can have a devastating impact on a kid’s character, mental wellness, social life, academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, exercise, and physical wellness, etc.

Helicopter Parenting

You may have heard the term “Helicopter Parent” before. Helicopter parenting is defined as a style of parenting in which an overprotective parent discourages a child’s independence by being too involved in their child’s life.

Your Child’s Vision – The Importance of Vision Screenings

As parents, we want the best for our children and we try to do everything to protect them; we apply sunblock so they don’t get sunburned, we hold their hands while crossing the street, we make them wear a helmet while riding a bike, and immunize them against diseases. Why would we not protect their sight? If screenings are ignored and poor vision is not corrected, your child’s vision is at risk.

Child Development

Fortunately, most kids will grow and develop normally without special assistance, but what about those situations where things aren’t going according to plan. Many parents come to me with questions about how to find help and what resources are available.

Pediatric Scoliosis – Abnormal Curvature of the Spine

Your spine gives your body support and allows you to move and bend freely. It is made up of small bones called vertebrae that are stacked up on top of each other and separated by soft discs. The vertebrae normally form a straight line from your head to your tailbone with a slight forward curve at the top and backward curve at the bottom of the spine. However, sometimes the spine will rotate and twist and develop an abnormal sideways curve. This is called scoliosis.