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Winter Workouts: Practicing in Cold Temperatures

December 5, 2016 by Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT, Manager of the Overland Park Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine and Concussion programs

Sports practice and training doesn’t take a break due to cold weather. If your young athlete decides to practice outdoors, make sure to follow...

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First Aid: Frostbite

December 5, 2016 by Health Tip

Exposure to below-freezing temperatures can cause frostbite, a rare but serious condition that requires emergency care. Frostbite can affect ...

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Common Kids Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them

October 31, 2016 by Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT, Manager of the Overland Park Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine and Concussion programs

When your child signs up for winter sports, your young athlete may come home with the occasional bump or bruise that you can easily treat with...

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Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype?

October 31, 2016 by Health Tip

Energy drinks and nutrition bars often make big promises. Some say they'll increase energy and alertness, others offer extra nutrition, and some...

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Protect your Football Player from Heat Stroke

August 30, 2016

Even young and well-conditioned athletes like high school football players can be severely affected by heat during practice. Keep them safe!

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Healthy Game Day Tips

August 30, 2016

Seven game day tips to control your blood pressure during football season.

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Football Safety Tips

August 30, 2016

From peewee football to high school football, here are some helpful tips to keep your student-athlete safe and in the game.

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Tips for Football Season Health

August 30, 2016

Don’t miss out on the big game of life with these health tips for your football Sunday.

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How to Be a Winner, Even When You Lose

August 1, 2016 by By Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT, Manager of the Overland Park Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine and Concussion programs

Elite athletes experience success even when they lose, because they know how to have a winning attitude and focus on their own performance goals...

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Facts on Asthma in Children: How to help your ...

August 1, 2016 by Health Tip

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, but it’s also manageable with the right remedies. There are medal-winning athletes...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sports Drinks

June 30, 2016 by By Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT, Manager of the Overland Park Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine and Concussion programs

When it comes to keeping kids hydrated, particularly those who play sports, there's a dizzying array of sodas, juices, iced tea, and bottled ...

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All About Casts

June 23, 2016 by Health Tip

Did your child's summer activities leave behind a broken bone and a bright colored cast? Help you’re your athlete understand how caring for it...

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Overuse Injuries Among Young Athletes Common but...

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Knee Pain: How to Choose the Right Knee Brace ...

May 24, 2016 by Health Tip

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Too Much Water? For Young Athletes It Can Be a...

May 3, 2016 by Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT

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Stress Fractures

May 3, 2016 by Health Tip

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Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather

April 6, 2016 by Dana Brewington, MD, Sports Medicine physician

Even the best trained athlete can develop heat illness when it’s hot and humid. Exercise-related heat illness happens when exercise is done in...

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Shin Pain

April 6, 2016 by Health Tip

Shin pain occurs most frequently in athletes involved in running, jumping, or high-impact sports. Shin pain can be caused by shin splints (also...

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Little League Elbow

April 6, 2016 by Health Tip

Little League elbow is a common overuse injury associated with throwing. This injury is most common in pitchers but also occurs in catchers, ...

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What To Expect From An Athletic Trainer

March 3, 2016 by Betsy Kellerman, ATC/LAT, Manager, Sports Medicine and Concussion Programs

As the number of young athletes continues to grow, so does the rise in injuries among their age group. Young athletes today are playing multiple...

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Common Finger Injuries in Athletes

March 3, 2016 by Health Tip

Comparing the injured finger to the same uninjured finger on the opposite hand is always helpful. Seek medical care if the finger does not have...

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Sports Sense: Avoiding Common Injuries

February 11, 2016 by Dr. Dan Ferrell, orthopedic surgeon

Today, kids are playing sports all year round and involved in multiple sports. Playing sports is great exercise, it provides discipline and encourages...

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Lower Back Pain in Athletes

February 11, 2016 by Health Tip

Back pain is a frequent complaint in adults, usually a result of advancing age and spurts of over activity. However, back pain in children, especially...

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Concussion Management: What You Need To Know

January 7, 2016 by Dr. Lori Boyajian-O’Neill,Sports Medicine Physician

Brain injuries are more serious than broken bones because you can’t see the impact of a concussion and symptoms aren’t the same for every child...

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Foot Pain in Young Athletes

January 7, 2016 by Health Tip

Foot pain in the young athlete is a common problem encountered in all sports. Many injuries are unique to certain sports, whereas others are ...

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