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St. Louis Children’s Celebrates 15th Year as a Top 25 Hospital
Extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise places Children’s among the nation’s best. ...
How to choose the right running shoes for your child
A physical therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital gives two recommendations on what to look for in running shoes. ...
Keep your cheerleader safe with these three steps
Even with safety improvements, "typical" cheerleading injuries can still occur. ...
How to prevent running injuries
If you feel that your child is struggling with running injuries, be sure to talk to with their doctor. ...
How much water does my child need?
Hydration is especially important for kids to help support things like normal development and cognition. ...
Preventing dental injuries in youth sports
A smile is one of the most important things your child will ever wear, but that smile is at risk ...
Cold-weather running tips for young athletes
Although the weather is colder, it doesn't mean your kid has to give up on outdoor running and exercising. Many ...
Common Wrestling Skin Infections in Teen Athletes
It is high school wrestling season. As a sports medicine doctor, we often get the job of doing “skin checks” ...
Back-to-School: Does your Teenage Athlete Need a Heart Screen?
Last week we looked at the differences between back-to-school sports physicals and well child exams. This week, we are discussing ...