Developing athletes respond to the stresses of competitive sports much differently than adults do, and their unique needs require the care of a sports medicine specialist specifically trained in pediatric care. Woodcreek Pediatrics - Mary Bridge Children's is pleased to offer this service to patients in our community, whether or not they are established patients with one of our pediatricians. If your child suffers a sports injury or if you simply want a consult to confirm they're safe to play in their chosen sport, then give us a call to set an appointment!
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is a primary care, non-operative specialty geared towards the diagnosing and management/treatment of many injuries common to athletes. Any athlete at any level of competition can benefit from a visit with a sports medicine specialist to evaluate their sports-related injury.
What Makes Pediatric Sports Medicine Unique?
Children and adolescents participate in sports while their bodies are still developing - this leads to differences in treatment approach when compared to sports medicine services delivered to adults whose bodies have completed development. Pediatric sports medicine as a specialty focuses on youth and youth-related injuries and management is tailored to the age of the athlete.
Preventing injuries and keeping athletes on the field and participating in their sport is also an important part of pediatric sports medicine. Specialists are trained to teach sports medicine concepts to children and adolescents so that injury can be avoided in the first place. Sports medicine as a preventative service focuses on participation in the sport itself with a close examination of the impact of participation on the patient's health, including the relationship between physical and behavioral health.
Preventing injuries and keeping athletes on the field and participating in their sport is also an important part of pediatric sports medicine. Specialists are trained to teach sports medicine concepts to children and adolescents so that injury can be avoided in the first place. Sports medicine as a preventative service focuses on participation in the sport itself with a close examination of the impact of participation on the patient's health, including the relationship between physical and behavioral health.
Common Sports InjuriesInjuries common in athletics can affect children and adolescents differently than they do adults. Click below for more information on specific injuries we evaluate.
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Meet our ProvidersOur board-certified pediatric sports medicine specialists are ready to help your athlete right now.
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