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How Parents Can Help Their Young Athletes Avoid Burnout, Overuse Injuries
With increasing pressure on kids and parents to participate in club, travel or year-round teams, burnout and overuse injuries are getting more common in younger athletes. What parents can do.
Low Testosterone Therapy: Is It For You?
Low energy, fatigue, slack muscle tone, not sleeping well – these symptoms are common to many men. But could the cause be low testosterone? Learn about the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy.
Best Strategies to Get the Most Out of Football Practice
Long days of football practices can be hard on an athlete's body. Follow these tips from the experts at UH Sports Medicine to get ready to take on the season.
Parents: Help Your Child Avoid a Running Injury
Running may cause stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints and just plain sore feet and knees. How you can help your child keep many injuries at bay.
Why Parents Should Track Their Young Athlete's Pitch Count
Most youth baseball coaches are not following established sports medicine guidelines when it comes to counting pitches for their players, according to a recent study from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
Why Kettlebells Are a Great Addition to Your Workout Routine
Kettlebells are similar to barbells and dumbbells, but you can use it for dynamic movements that improve strength and explosive power. Kettlebells are easy to incorporate into a cardio circuit routine
How Best to Fuel Your Body After a Workout
Your workout should also include a game plan for how to fuel your body -- before and after your routine.
How A Unique Approach Can Treat -- and Prevent -- Knee Ligament Injuries
Once considered an adults-only injury, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are being seen increasingly in young athletes, some as young as 10. Learn about a unique, three-pronged approach to treat and prevent ACL tears.