Whether you’re a serious, competitive athlete or playing sports for fun, learning how to play without pain can save you from long-lasting injuries and long recoveries.
Especially for young patients whose bones are still growing, preventing injuries can go a long way in avoiding painful accidents, overuse injuries, and surgery. See more from the Sports Medicine Division.
Watch: Is my child too focused on just one sport?
In this episode of Boston Children’s Parentcast, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by a specialist from our Sports Medicine Division to explore sports specialization. Many young athletes and their families believe that focusing on a single sport will give them a competitive edge, but that’s not always the case. Watch to learn why.
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Female Athlete Health Guides
To help female athletes stay at the top of their game, we have created a suite of educational guides on some of the issues we see most often.