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Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine: Common Injuries in Less Common Sports

by | Aug 2, 2022 | Sports Medicine

This Coffee, Kids and Sports Medicine presentation covered an important but often overlooked topic – common injuries seen in less common sports. Pediatric sports medicine physician and expert Jacob C. Jones, M.D., RMSK, shares must-know information about treating injuries in athletes participating in unique sports.
 
The most common sports Scottish Rite patients play are soccer, football, basketball, baseball and volleyball, but we see patients from a wide variety of different, less common sports such as:

  • ​Gymnastics
  • Dance/Drill Team/Ballet
  • Cheer/Tumbling
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Running/Cross County
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Ice Hockey
  • Golf
  • Equestrian Activities
  • Figure Skating
  • Rugby

 
Young athletes experience injuries in the big five sports, but we’ve dialed in and examined the injuries you’ll see from less common sports, including lacrosse, swimming, ice hockey, figure skating, wrestling and​ golf that contribute to injuries in young athletes.
 
Jones looks at specific sports like lacrosse and examines the injuries associated with each individual sport. The presentation covers what to look for when treating young athletes and tackles less common conditions including thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) seen in swimmers. With input from other Scottish Rite sports medicine experts, Jones provides clear tips to help prevent injuries and be prepared for significant injuries in particular sports, each tailored specifically to the sports you don’t often hear about.
 
The program is essential for pediatricians and sports medicine physicians who want to provide comprehensive care to all their patients. Athletic trainers can also benefit from learning vital information about common injuries seen in less common sports.
 
Watch the full presentation on-demand and be eligible to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

When a Young Athlete Gets Too Hot

When a Young Athlete Gets Too Hot

by | Jul 26, 2022 | Sports Medicine

As temperatures rise and athletes return to outdoor training and tournaments, recognizing and responding to the signs and symptoms of heat illness is critically important. Though body temperature may not be elevated, heat illness may still be present.

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness

  • Weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive thirst
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Light-headedness

Keeping cool when exercising in the heat

  • Take rest and water breaks, every 15-20 minutes
  • Avoid the hottest hours from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Drink a sports drink with electrolytes and 6-8 percent carbohydrates when training lasts over 60 minutes
  • Avoid training in direct sunlight
  • Take breaks in the shade
  • Encourage removal of equipment during breaks, e.g., helmet
  • Wear loose-fitting, light-colored and moisture-wicking clothing

    Be prepared

    • Prepare ice and water before training sessions
    • Limit consumption of caffeinated and sugary beverages
    • Gradually increase physical activity in the heat
    • Continue conditioning in the off-season
    • Don’t train in the heat while you are sick or have a fever

    Ways to respond quickly to signs and symptoms of heat illness

    • Full body immersion in an ice bath
    • Iced-down towels applied all over the body

    Download this infographic with your team and coaches.

    Get to Know our Staff: David Calles, Inpatient Unit

    Get to Know our Staff: David Calles, Inpatient Unit

    by | Jul 18, 2022 | Spotlight

    What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? 
    I am a Patient Care Technician, and I assist the nursing staff with patient care.
     
    What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work? 
    I take vital signs, prepare the surgery beds, run labs, occasionally answer the phones, assist patients with their activities of daily living and support my nursing staff with taking patients to and from procedures.

    What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
    I worked at a place called James Coney Island in Houston serving food and dressing up like a big hotdog! I have worked at Scottish Rite for 10 years as of July 31. It’s been a true blessing to have Scottish Rite in my life.
     
    What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
    The feeling of family and that I am making a difference. I love to make special connections with the patients and family members.
     
    Tell us something about your job that others might not already know.
    My favorite part about my job is that I get to connect with the patients and make them smile and feel normal. I like to take their minds off of what they are going through and make their stay/day brighter.
     
    Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
    The Aztec ruins in Mexico — it’s amazing to think that they initiated a game similar to basketball and how advanced they were for what is considered a primitive time.
     
    What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
    UFC mixed martial arts to watch and hunting as a hobby.
     
    What’s one fun fact about yourself?
    I love to dance.

    NBC DFW: Scottish Rite, UTSW Awarded $6.6 Million for Scoliosis Research

    NBC DFW: Scottish Rite, UTSW Awarded $6.6 Million for Scoliosis Research

    by | Jul 18, 2022 | Press Coverage, Research & Innovation

    Researchers at Scottish Rite for Children and UT Southwestern were awarded $6.6 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the underlying causes of idiopathic scoliosis.

    The grant which was announced by Scottish Rite Tuesday will fund a multisite program titled “Developmental Mechanisms of Idiopathic Scoliosis.” The goal of the program is to understand the biological causes of idiopathic scoliosis to develop future treatments.

    Read the entire article.

    Caring for the Communities They Serve

    Caring for the Communities They Serve

    by | Jul 2, 2022 | Spotlight

    Article previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 1.

    Scottish Rite for Children is not the only organization celebrating a major milestone. Twenty years ago, H-E-B opened its first Central Market in Dallas at Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue. Another connection between the two — sharing an unwavering commitment to help strengthen the communities they serve. H-E-B/Central Market and its president, Stephen Butt and his wife, Susan, have worked with Scottish Rite for Children for many years

    “The quality of the team and the clarity of its mission have made it very easy to build the strong partnership with Scottish Rite that we have now enjoyed for the past 20 years,” Stephen says. “Our relationship began to grow as we saw firsthand the strong care and compassion they showed for these children and families — a long-standing trait of Scottish Rite.

    The Butts and H-E-B/Central Market have been steadfast community partners to cities around Texas. Donating 5% of pre-tax annual earnings to charitable organizations, the company has given more than $10 million to the surrounding areas

    ”The amazing depth and breadth of Stephen and Susan’s unyielding commitment is remarkable,” Vice President of Development Stephanie Brigger says. “They’ve provided strong leadership for our special events and introduced countless friends to Scottish Rite.

    In 2012, the Butts and their good friends Betsy and Richard Eiseman, Jr. were co-chairs of Scottish Rite’s signature event, Treasure Street. Behind the scenes, the couple has hosted fun-filled patient activities as well as provided tremendous support to our staff. “They have gone the extra mile over and over again,” Brigger says. “They have catered and served delicious meals to our teams and given overflowing bags of groceries to brighten the holidays for our staff and their families.

    For more than a decade, Central Market has hosted The Foodie Classic Golf Tournament, which provides H-E-B/Central Market suppliers an opportunity to support Scottish Rite as well. The tournament has raised more than $1.2 million directly benefiting patient care

    “Susan and Stephen Butt have been wonderful friends of Scottish Rite,” Assistant Chief of Staff and Foundation President Karl E. Rathjen, M.D., says. “They have always been ready to ‘answer the call’ for our patients and their families. Their loving, inclusive leadership is reflected every time you step into Central Market. I am always amazed at the similarities of our two organizations’ team members — great people who love what they do and go out of the way to serve others!

    “Scottish Rite for Children holds a special place in the hearts of its many supporters,” Stephen says. “We are proud of the relationship we are building with Scottish Rite, through H-E-B/Central Market as well as personally, and we look forward to our partnership with Scottish Rite continuing to grow into the future.

    Congratulations to H-E-B/Central Market as it has broken ground on four new H-E-B locations in Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Forney. We are grateful for the support of Stephen and Susan Butt and H-E-B/Central Market and can’t wait for the next 100 years of serving the community united together.

    Read the full issue.