Monthly Archives: August 2016

Sports Specialization and Intensive Training in Young Athletes

Posted on August 31, 2016 by chkdsportsmed

Does your young child dream of becoming the next big Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics reminds parents to take a common-sense approach to sports training. CHKD sports medicine specialist … Continue reading →

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Strong Girls: ACL Injury Prevention for Girls

Posted on August 17, 2016 by chkdsportsmed

Strong Girls Comprehensive Class This comprehensive small group or individual training program will give athletes the skills they need to decrease their risk of tearing an ACL while learning movement efficiency to increase their performance on the field or court. … Continue reading →

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Proper Technique of Ergometer Rowing

Posted on August 8, 2016 by chkdsportsmed

By: Shannon Brown, LPTA The ergometer, “Erg”, is commonly referred to as an indoor rowing machine. It is used for training with crew athletes and it is also gaining popularity with fitness enthusiasts, especially CrossFit and Orangetheory Fitness, to name … Continue reading →

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Rehabilitation and Prevention Exercises for Traumatic Lower Extremity Injuries Common in Adolescent Dancers

Posted on August 2, 2016 by chkdsportsmed

By: Ashley deLalla, DPT, PMA®-CPT In previous posts we have discussed overuse injuries in the adolescent dancer. Today the focus will be on traumatic injuries and what to do if the dancer experiences one prior to a competition or recital. A … Continue reading →

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