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It has become a hot topic and rightly so! Understandably, concussion raises a number of concerns for those providing sport, particularly those…
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Creating a positive environmentDopingMedical
Who, What, Where & Why of Anti-Doping – Helping Parents to Support Their Sporting Children
by Claire Lane 22nd May 2023As a mum of two sporty boys myself, I am very familiar with the role of a parent, guardian or carer[i] in…
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InjuriesMedicalSpecialisation
Supporting the early specialisation athlete
by Dr Robert Weil 23rd May 2019So often, young athletes and their parents are faced with the question regarding concentrating on their main sport versus playing multiple sports.…
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How do you choose the best footwear for your sporting children?
by Dr Robert Weil 1st April 2019Choosing the best shoes for your young athlete is key. So is the importance of proper fit. The reality is that there…
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Growing injuries can affect any one going through a growth spurt and can be very frustrating when they occur. They are most likely…
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InjuriesMedical
Barefoot or Trainers – does it affect sporting performance?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th August 2018New research, recently published in Frontiers in Paediatrics, shows that children who spend most of their time barefoot develop motor skills differently from…
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Is your child athlete getting the right amount of sleep?
by Gordon MacLelland 19th June 2018The benefits of good sleep come into particular focus for athletes. Post-exercise recovery with extra sleep accelerates the building of muscle, strength,…
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Achieving success in sport is a long and challenging journey filled with many highs and lows. Parents can be a great support…
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Creating a positive environmentInjuriesMedical
Checklist for parents to help prevent and manage injuries in their children
by Gordon MacLelland 19th December 2017A practical, easy to understand and useful checklist below for parents to help with the prevention and management of injuries in their…
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