Sports and Fitness

Sports and fitness are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but injuries can happen at any time. At CHOC, we understand the importance of keeping young athletes safe and healthy. Our team of experts provides comprehensive care for sports-related injuries, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. With a focus on prevention and education, we strive to help children and teens stay active and injury-free.

Learn more about Sports Medicine at choc.org

Sports and Fitness Resources from CHOC

Keeping dancers injury free - Long Live Childhood podcast

PODCAST

Keeping dancers healthy and injury-free

teen athlete with an energy bar

ARTICLE

An ultimate guide to child, teen athlete fuel and hydration

Teen poses with soccer ball - CHOC's advice for preventing athlete burnout

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

For young athletes: How to prevent burnout

A doctor and child talk about physical activity

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for clinicians for promoting physical activity

Child and mom play outdoors together

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Physical activity tips for parents and caregivers

Young athlete puts head in hands while playing basketball - Tips for preventing athlete burnout from a CHOC Sports Medicine Physician

ARTICLE

How to prevent burnout in young athletes

Parent looks at child's knee on court - child is in pain holding knee next to a basketball

PODCAST

Treating your child’s sports injury

Family with dog walks down the street - two girls running in from of grandparents

ARTICLE

5 easy ways for kids to stay active on school days

Teen boys play basketball during a game

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How to make sure your young athlete stays hydrated during sports

Girl smiles holding soccer ball

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Sports hydration tips for practice and game day

teen drinking shake in the gym

ARTICLE

Should teens use creatine?

Boy strikes muscle pose while wearing a cast

ARTICLE

Does my child have a strain, sprain or break?

two kids playing tag and laughing

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Kids and exercise: What parents should know

teen drinks from a bottle in athletic gear

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Are sports supplements safe for children and teens?

girl with weight in hand at an exercise class

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Can kids and teens safely lift weights? Should they?

girl in the zone dribbling basketball down a court

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How to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes

young boys playing soccer

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Contact sports and kids: What parents should know

Athlete in black shorts running with basketball

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Why sports physicals are important, especially after a COVID-19 diagnosis

young boy on baseball field holding large trophy

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A pediatrician’s tips for a safe return to sports during COVID-19

male volleyball players in action on the night court

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Protein powders and teens: Are they safe? Are they necessary?

group of young people putting their hands together for sports cheer

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How to teach sportsmanship to your kids

mom and daughter preparing smoothies in the morning for breakfast

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: How can my athlete daughter learn vital nutrition?

Father and little kid son are engaged in wrestling jiu-jitsu in the gym

ARTICLE

Advice to Jiu Jitsu Parents: How to Prevent Cauliflower Ear in Children

Tired teen boy in soccer uniform drinks water from plastic bottle

ARTICLE

FAQ: Hydration for Young Athletes

a group of swimmers in a freestyle race

ARTICLE

Allowing Your Child to Play Sports with Asthma

closeup of Football Player with a heavily worn helmet

PODCAST

Dr. Sharief Taraman Talks with AM830’s Travis Rodgers about Concussions

young surfer holding surfboard at the beach

ARTICLE

Surfing – Good for the Heart, Good for the Soul

High School Baseball player hitting a home run

ARTICLE

Sports supplements in youth athletes

A girl equestrian athlete jumps on a horse high barrier.

ARTICLE

How to decrease performance anxiety in young athletes