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KIDS AND SPORTS

Keep kids in the game with tips to improve their performance while reducing their risk of injury.

Kids and Sports

Why Sports Physicals Are Important for Young Athletes

Learn more about the potential issues that sports physicals can detect and how they can help lower the risk of serious complications.

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Kids and Sports

Concussions in Kids and Teens: What Parents Should Know

Anyone can get a concussion, even the youngest children. Learn the symptoms and what to do about them.

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Health

What to Know About Weight-Loss Drugs and Joint Pain

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro help people suffering from joint pain?

Kids and Sports

Is it Possible to Predict Height?

Learn more about growth plates and how height in childhood predicts height in adulthood.

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Kids and Sports

What Causes a Child to Limp?

If your child seems to have a limp, find out more about what might be behind it.

Shevaun Mackie Doyle, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Kids and Sports

Strength Training for Teens: What to Know

Strength training is a critical part of a comprehensive exercise plan for adults – but what about for adolescents? Is strength training safe for teens?

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Emily R. Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Shevaun Mackie Doyle, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon