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Preventing dental injuries in youth sports
A smile is one of the most important things your child will ever wear, but that smile is at risk ...
Cold-weather running tips for young athletes
Although the weather is colder, it doesn't mean your kid has to give up on outdoor running and exercising. Many ...
Common Wrestling Skin Infections in Teen Athletes
It is high school wrestling season. As a sports medicine doctor, we often get the job of doing “skin checks” ...
Back-to-School: Does your Teenage Athlete Need a Heart Screen?
Last week we looked at the differences between back-to-school sports physicals and well child exams. This week, we are discussing ...
Suicide Prevention in Young Athletes
It’s no secret that COVID-19 created mental health challenges and concerns for teenagers. Student-athletes face additional, unique demands and stressors ...
Are Soccer Headers Safe in Youth Sports?
We are in the middle of an exciting time for soccer players—the opening season of the STL City SC team ...
Teen Athlete Fights Rare Knee Condition With Surgery, Rehab and Hard Work
Learn more about Nina Simpson's journey and struggle with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...
Keeping Your Cross Country Runner Healthy and Uninjured
As we head towards the beginning of August, high school sports will be getting back into full swing. Kids will ...
Paws to Teach
Children are bitten by dogs more than any other age group. That’s why it’s important to teach them how to ...