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Sports Articles and Advice for Young Athletes
Crossing the finish line, scoring the goal, sticking the landing – sports can bring unforgettable moments to the lives of athletes. However, there is a lot of work required before reaching those exciting milestones. Our Sports medicine experts are here to support you every step, basket, flip or pirouette of the way.
Whether you’re an athlete, an athletic coach or a parent of an athlete, we have sports advice to help you succeed. From nutrition that will help fuel you for the game to information on how to treat concussions, our sports medicine experts are here to help.
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Recent sports medicine articles
Emotional Effects of Concussion
Along with the common physical symptoms of a concussion, young athletes may experience emotional changes. The emotional effects of concussions differ from patient to patient, which is why monitoring and proper care are so important. Learn more here.
Return to Play After a Concussion
Experts at our Concussion Program talk about rest, recovery and minimizing the risk for Second Impact syndrome in children with concussions. Learn which tools and tests are used to determine if your child can return to play after a concussion.
Concussion Facts for Families with Young Athletes
Looking for concussion facts and resources you can rely on? Learn about concussions, myths to avoid, long-term effects and treatment options from our team of experts.
Sports Nutrition Articles
What should kids should eat to be eat their best for sports? Sports Medicine experts explain.
Sports Safety Articles
Articles about how to keep your kids safe when playing sports, written by Sports Medicine experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Sports Injuries Articles
Popular articles about sports injuries, written by Sports Medicine experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Articles for Coaches
Information for coaches, written by Sports Medicine experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Articles for Parents
Sports and healthy living advice for parents, written by Sports Medicine experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.