Shane M. Miller | M.D.

Acute Ankle Injuries in Youth Sports

Acute Ankle Injuries in Youth Sports

This is a summary of a program presented as part of a free, monthly education series at Scottish Rite for Children in Frisco, Texas. Register for this and other on-demand programs or watch the presentation on our YouTube channel for Medical Professionals. Download a...

Concussion Balance Study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sports Medicine Team Makes an Impact at Annual Meeting

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

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...

Keeping Your Young Athlete Safe

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

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

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...