A CHOC expert explains why teens shouldn’t use creatine and how they can build muscle and prepare for sports instead.
Does my child have a strain, sprain or break?
CHOC experts discuss the similarities and differences in symptoms and treatment for muscle strains, muscle sprains and broken bones.
Kids and exercise: What parents should know
Should kids exercise? How much should kids exercise? How do I make exercise fun for kids? CHOC experts answer parents’ common questions.
Are sports supplements safe for children and teens?
Many young athletes may be tempted to use sports supplements, or pre-workout, to improve their performance. CHOC experts discuss the risks.
Is strength training safe for kids and teens?
A CHOC sports medicine physician addresses questions about strength training for kids like safety, training programs and weight limits.
How to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes
A CHOC sports medicine physician explains how ACL injuries can affect teens and steps to take to prevent them.
Contact sports and kids: What parents should know
A CHOC pediatrician and sports medicine physician offers ways that parents can ensure their children’s safety during contact sports.
Why sports physicals are important, especially after a COVID-19 diagnosis
With youth sports beginning to resume after a COVID-19-prompted off-season, a CHOC pediatrician explains why sports physicals are critical.
A pediatrician’s tips for a safe return to sports during COVID-19
A CHOC pediatrian and sports medicine specialist offers tips to parents on supporting a safe return to sports for their kids.