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Sports Medicine Team from Scottish Rite for Children Had Strong Presence at PRiSM 2023
The sports medicine team from the Scottish Rite for Children Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine recently attended the 10th Annual Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) society meeting in Denver, Colorado. Several of our team are founding members in this...
Concussion Balance Study
Learn how we use our Movement Science Lab to evaluate balance testing in sport-related concussion management. Balance testing is commonly used to assess impairment and recovery after a sport-related concussion in the clinic setting. Measuring imbalances while going...
Spondylolysis: A Common Cause of Back Pain in Young Athletes
Back pain is a common complaint in young athletes. Most often, it is caused by an overuse injury related to repetitive extension-based motions. Muscles may become fatigued and sore, and some may progress to injury to the structures of the spine itself. Stress placed...
A Soccer Injury Won’t Slow This MVP Down for Long
During a soccer game this spring, 14-year-old “Coppell FC” midfielder, Thomas, blocked a shot and fell to the ground. His father, Michael, didn’t think too much of it. Thomas often puts his body on the line to make shots and blocks, and most of the time, he quickly...
A Soccer Injury Won’t Slow This MVP Down for Long
During a soccer game this spring, 14-year-old “Coppell FC” midfielder, Thomas, blocked a shot and fell to the ground. His father, Michael, didn’t think too much of it. Thomas often puts his body on the line to make shots and blocks, and most of the time, he quickly...
Rising Elite Gymnast
When 12-year-old Julia began gymnastics eight years ago, her coaches immediately recognized her strength, focused attention and determination. They knew she could be great. Julia continues to prove them right and has earned her spot on the Hopes team at Plano’s World...
Rising Elite Gymnast
When 12-year-old Julia began gymnastics eight years ago, her coaches immediately recognized her strength, focused attention and determination. They knew she could be great. Julia continues to prove them right and has earned her spot on the Hopes team at Plano’s World...
KRLD: The Human Side of Health Care
Over the past few months, members from our team have been invited as guests on The Human Side of Health Care – a weekly radio program hosted by the DFW Hospital Council that broadcasts on KRLD 1080 AM. Dr. Shane Miller recently discussed what parents need to know...
Emergency Action Plan: Why It Is Important For Your Child’s Sports Organization To Have One
Shane M. Miller, M.D., thinks that every organization that values the health and safety of its athletes should have an emergency action plan. Miller, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Scottish Rite for Children, was invited as a guest expert in a conversation...
Sports Medicine Team Makes an Impact at Annual Meeting
Last week, staff from our sports medicine team were in Glendale, AZ for the 7th annual Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM) meeting. PRiSM is a unique group of multidisciplinary medical professionals who are devoted to advancing the care for young...
Overuse, Overtraining and Burnout: Here’s a Breakdown
Some may think these words can be used interchangeably, but our expert Shane M. Miller, M.D., who cares for young athletes on the sidelines and in the clinic, says otherwise. What they do have in common is that they are red flags and each needs to be addressed with...
FOX 4: Coppell High School invests in high-tech mouthguards for football players
New technology may be able to help coaches keep North Texas high school football players safer when it comes to head injuries. Our sports medicine expert, Dr. Shane Miller weighed in on the topic with FOX 4 News. He says there is still a lot to learn about using...
FOX 4: New guidelines changing how schools treat on-the-field injuries
Sports medicine physician Dr. Shane Miller joined FOX 4 News to share his expertise in keeping student-athletes safe as they return to sports in this Texas heat. Our team has joined forces with Irving Independent School District- Facebook, Irving Fire...
Keeping Your Young Athlete Safe
“Infectious diseases are not uncommon in athletes who participate in team sports, whether it be through school or club sport,” says Jane S. Chung, M.D., Scottish Rite for Children sports medicine physician. “Adolescents in particular are not the best when it comes...
Young Athletes and Soccer Safety: What You Need To Know
Recently, sports medicine physician Shane M. Miller, M.D., joined a Facebook LIVE discussion with pediatrician Early B. Denison, M.D., from Pediatric Associates of Dallas. As an expert in caring for young athletes, Miller was interviewed to discuss soccer safety and...
Sports Can Benefit Children with ADHD
How are ADHD, sports and concussions linked? How can parents best guide their children to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, while calculating the benefits versus possible risks of participating in sports? For children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity...