Sports Medicine

Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes in Stop-and-Go Sports

Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes in Stop-and-Go Sports

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...

The Work Takes Time, But It Makes You Great

The Work Takes Time, But It Makes You Great

18-year-old Caden has always loved baseball. He has been playing since he was 4 years old, and he’s received numerous awards through the years. When he was just 12, he was awarded Perfect Game’s Super25 MVP pitcher. As a teenager, he was included in Perfect Game’s...

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. Henry Ellis talked about sports injuries and some of the...

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...

Nutrition Tips for Dancers

Nutrition Tips for Dancers

Mix it Up With long practices or multiple sessions a day of different intensities, the young dancer should be sure to include a variety of fuel sources, including protein, carbohydrate and healthy fats in meals and snacks. Protein, carbohydrate and fat are all...

Telemedicine at Scottish Rite

Telemedicine at Scottish Rite

At Scottish Rite for Children, we are committed to providing world-renowned patient care. During this time, it has been our priority to continue that commitment of quality, safe and convenient treatment options for our patients and families. Here is what you need to...

Supporting Your Teen Athlete When Stress is High

Supporting Your Teen Athlete When Stress is High

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine have both recently highlighted the importance of mental health and providing a safe environment for student athletes. Here are some...

Share Your Story: Anthony’s Goal

Share Your Story: Anthony’s Goal

Meet Anthony, a patient seen by our Sports Medicine experts. Learn more about his journey below. Blog written by Anthony's mom, Daisy, of Dallas, Texas. When Anthony was 12 years old, he tore his ACL while playing soccer. At the time, he saw an orthopedic doctor who...

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...

Is water enough for your young athlete today?

Is water enough for your young athlete today?

Water is the “go-to” drink to keep young and growing athletes hydrated for optimal performance. However, sometimes water just isn’t enough to replace electrolytes lost through sweating. If your young athlete answers yes to any of these questions, he or she may need...

Want to Know What the NBA and Scottish Rite Hospital Have in Common?

Want to Know What the NBA and Scottish Rite Hospital Have in Common?

This weekend, at the third invitation-only Dallas Mavericks Youth Combine, the area’s top middle school basketball players and their parents heard one message over and over again –don’t specialize in one sport too soon.Our team was excited to be there and happy to...