Medical

We all have many roles to play in life as a child, partner, employer/employee, sibling and, for many of us, as a…

Growing injuries can affect any one going through a growth spurt and can be very frustrating when they occur. They are most likely…

Concussion has become a really prevalent topic in recent years and thankfully steps are being taken to improve the knowledge of all…

New research, recently published in Frontiers in Paediatrics, shows that children who spend most of their time barefoot develop motor skills differently from…

Over-training or burnout is becoming more prevalent among young athletes. It can present in many different forms – both physical and psychological.…

The benefits of good sleep come into particular focus for athletes. Post-exercise recovery with extra sleep accelerates the building of muscle, strength,…

Achieving success in sport is a long and challenging journey filled with many highs and lows. Parents can be a great support…

Youth sports has experienced a paradigm shift over the past 15 to 20 years. Gone are the days filled with pick-up games…

What’s the Incidence of Injury? 40% of all youth (children, teenager and adolescent) injuries are sports-related. Overall, male and female injury rates…

A practical, easy to understand and useful checklist below for parents to help with the prevention and management of injuries in their…