As I write this, my 13 year old son continues his recovery from his first concussion suffered four weeks ago in his ice hockey game. As pediatricians, we frequently see kids with concussions – some from sports injuries and some not. Fortunately, many will make full recoveries and be able to return to their activities. […]
Little League Elbow and Swimmer’s Shoulder and Runner’s Knee, Oh My!
As my children have started to enjoy playing more sports, I realize how competitive sports have become at an earlier age. This is a nationwide trend that is causing those of us in the pediatric world to see more overuse injuries than ever before. What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury is damage to […]
It’s Football Time in Tennessee!
…And unfortunately that means some football players will get concussions. A concussion is a brain injury. It can range from mild to severe. In recent years, the frequency with which concussions occur, and their possible long term effects, have been better studied and much more widely publicized. Attached is a link to the TSSAA website […]
