What Is the Female Athlete Triad?
Not getting enough nutrients can affect your game and so much more.
Adolescents, Sports Medicine
Category: Sports Medicine
Five Tips for Avoiding Youth Sports Injuries
A physical therapist offers advice for parents.
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
How Tommy John Surgery Saves Pitching Careers
A UNC Health orthopedic surgeon explains ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
3 Reasons Young Kids Should Not Specialize in One Sport
Doing so before adolescence comes with a greater risk of injury and burnout.
Children's Health, School-Age Children, Sports Medicine
Concussions FAQs: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
Everyone experiences these brain injuries differently, but general guidelines apply.
Children's Health, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Can You Increase Your Metabolism?
Metabolic rate determines how much food your body needs to thrive.
Sports Medicine, Wellness
How to Keep Youth Athletes Hydrated On and Off the Field
Dehydration can affect performance and overall health.
Children's Health, Sports Medicine
When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon
If you’re in pain, it’s time.
Bone and Joint Health, Sports Medicine
Find Relief from Shin Splints
Follow these steps to reduce pain from this common injury.
Sports Medicine
What Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Do?
You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from seeing a sports medicine doctor.
Sports Medicine
Prevent and Treat These 9 Most Common Sports Injuries
Read this before your next jog, game or trip to the gym.
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
The Athlete-Blood Clot Connection
Clots commonly happen because of injuries, and the physicality of sports may increase a player’s risk.
Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine