My dad can’t understand why I only play one sport. He says that things were better when there were three-sport athletes and kids didn’t focus so much on one thing. Should I really try to play three sports in high school? K.D., Piedmont   This a complicated question in... Read more

By Nirav K. Pandya   Pain around the knee cap is a common problem that many young athletes face today, and is commonly seen by physicians who take care of sports medicine injuries. The majority of the time these injuries get better with rest, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,... Read more

By Tim Rudd | For IYCA   CrossFit is the latest trend in fitness. Millions tune in to watch CrossFit athletes display Herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN.  The CrossFit “program” is based on combining a variety of movement- and strength-based disciplines including power lifting, gymnastics, martial... Read more

By ERIKA CARLSON   In my 13 years working in the field of sport psychology, the number one thing my athletes have taught me (and research absolutely supports this) is that what you think matters. Managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to consistent performance.   For most... Read more

By JASMINE GITTENS | Sports Medicine for Young Athletes   An inversion ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in sports. About 90 percent of ankle sprains are inversion injuries.  There are three ligaments that may be involved with an inversion ankle sprain; the anterior talo-fibular ligament... Read more