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Current Concepts: Management of Acute Shoulder Instability in Young Athletes
Watch the full lecture. Our latest presentation from Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine covers the management of acute shoulder instability in young athletes. Sports medicine physician assistant Ben Johnson, P.A.-C., dives into the differences in instability patterns...
Thumb Fracture Q&A
Thumb injuries are common, especially in young athletes, and can occur from direct hits, falls on outstretched hands or hyperextensions. We see them often in football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Pediatric nurse practitioner Courtney Schneidau, P.A.-C., shares...
After an ACL Injury: Physical Therapist Explains Quadriceps Strengthening Progression
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a supportive structure inside the knee joint. After it is injured, there are many important areas to focus on during recovery including range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance and core strength. Each of these areas,...
Hydration Tips for Young Athletes
Our certified sports dietitian Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D.N., CSSD, L.D., frequently teaches athletes that staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. She says, “Our bodies need water to replenish and refuel, especially after exercising or playing...
Dallas Morning News: This artist went from making sculptures to making limbs, changing his patients’ lives
By Marin Wolf Read the full article. Dwight Putnam spends a lot of time looking at the ground. It’s a habit he picked up as an artist, always searching for shards of glass and metal for industrial sculptures that were crafted to make people appreciate the beauty...
Giving It All – Pushing Through Arthritis One Finish Line at a Time
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2021 – Issue 2. by Hayley Hair Preparing to qualify for the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multisport event for youth in the United States, is no small feat. Contenders need intense...
Male Athlete Triad – Understanding the Impact of Under-Fueling in Young Men
Research around the athlete triad has focused mainly on female athletes. However, there is growing evidence that males experience a syndrome similar to female athlete triad. What is male athlete triad? Male athlete triad can be seen in physically active young men...
Get to Know our Staff: Randy Preston, Security
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am the security manager for the Frisco campus, and my role is to ensure a safe environment for the staff and visitors. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? ...
Share Your Story: My Favorite People
Meet Addison, a patient who is seen by our team of multidisciplinary experts. Learn more about her journey below. Blog written by Addison.I have been a patient at Scottish Rite for Children my entire life - more than 15 years! My first appointment was when I was...
Diagnosing, Referring and Treating Newborns with DDH
Watch the lecture on YouTube or read this summary to catch the highlights. Download the PDF. This is a summary of a presentation for medical professionals that focuses on developmental dysplasia of the hip, or DDH. Presented by William Z. Morris, M.D., the seminar...
With Her Knees Back in Sync, Abbee’s Ready to Take It From the Top!
Abbee, age 16 of Denton, isn’t like most kids her age. She attends a unique online school just so that she can devote as much time as possible to her true passion – dancing. She is dedicated, spending more than 40 hours a week practicing her dance, earning an...
Ten Ways To Manage Pain Without Medication
Whether following an injury or a surgery, pain management is an important factor in many orthopedic conditions. Our psychology experts provide our patients with the necessary techniques and skills to manage their pain, preventing the need for extensive medications....
Forbes Health: Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Mental Health Affects And More
Scoliosis is a spine condition that affects approximately 2% to 3% of the global population, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Whether you have scoliosis yourself or know someone who does, read on to learn more about the condition, its...
Fear-Avoidance in Athletes
What is Fear-Avoidance? Athletes who experience an injury often struggle with fear-avoidance once they are physically cleared to return to sports. Out of fear of pain or injury, fear-avoidance is when a person develops and maintains chronic pain due to avoiding...
Recovery Nutrition Snack Guide for Young Athletes
It is important for competitive young athletes to understand how to properly fuel their bodies before but also after a long or intense practice, game or competition. After an intense or very long event when the next meal is hours away, it’s important to have...