Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, continue to challenge young athletes, many calling it an epidemic. Because of the high cost of care and loss of playing time, Scottish Rite for Children’s Sports Medicine team is actively looking for answers to prevent these...
The to-do lists for coaches and sports administrators preparing for sports seasons are long. It’s time to meet new players, evaluate the condition and skills of each player, inform the parents of rules and schedules and get the playbook finalized. What may get...
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) continue to be a problem in youth sports such as basketball and soccer. Many athletes and families are very aware of the lengthy physical aspect of returning to sport after an ACL injury and surgery. Some are surprised by the...
In a study conducted by members of Scottish Rite’s sports medicine research team, we have found that one in five parents are not aware of injury prevention programs that can reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This is alarming because studies...
What is strength and conditioning? Strength and conditioning may better be referred to as “physical preparation.” An athlete needs to be physically capable of accomplishing the goals set by the coach to compete in the game. Benefits of strength training go beyond just...
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2021 – Issue 3. by Hayley Hair The Comeback is Bigger Than the Setback On the wide-open field under the scorching summer sun, soccer player Lillian lines up her kick and launches the soccer ball through the air hurtling...
A stop-and-go sport, also known as a high-intensity interval exercise, includes baseball, softball, football, volleyball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer and tennis. These sports require coordination, agility and concentration. Quick reactions in these sports demand...
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...
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...
Skeletally immature athletes, those that are still growing, have unique conditions that occur in the growth centers of the bones. Heel pain in adults is caused by different issues because their growth centers are closed. Sports medicine physician Jacob C. Jones, M.D.,...
“Truth has pretty much grown up on the soccer field,” says her mother, Agatha. Truth watched her father coach soccer, and both of her older sisters play, so she developed an undeniable love of the game early. She also developed an amazing talent. Truth has played for...
Our team is just as excited as you are to see youth preparing to return to sports and want to ensure they do so as safely as possible. It is important that young athletes do not skip routine well visits and follow-ups with their pediatrician, particularly during these...
Have football injuries evolved through the years? Shane M. Miller, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, recently spoke with Texas Orthopaedic Association about the evolution of football injuries and...
As pediatric sports medicine experts, our team is here to take care of injuries, but we spend much of our time working to help kids stay on the field. Through partnerships with organizations like the Frisco Family YMCA, we educate parents and coaches on ways to...
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...
