So 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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Creating a positive environmentMedicalParents perspective
Being a parent in sport can make your head hurt too
by Ian Braid 14th February 2019We all have many roles to play in life as a child, partner, employer/employee, sibling and, for many of us, as a…
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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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Concussion has become a really prevalent topic in recent years and thankfully steps are being taken to improve the knowledge of all…
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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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Over-training or burnout is becoming more prevalent among young athletes. It can present in many different forms – both physical and psychological.…
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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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Specialisation – Data finds focus on single sport, largely driven by parents, leads to injury and burnout
by Gordon MacLelland 13th April 2018Youth sports has experienced a paradigm shift over the past 15 to 20 years. Gone are the days filled with pick-up games…
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