Low Back Pain in the Adolescent Athlete
Low back pain is a common problem among young athletes. These individuals are at risk for significant structural injuries or nonmechanical problems that can be associated with their symptoms. Any…
Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete
The shoulder and elbow represent two of the most commonly injured joints in the adolescent population. Specific injuries vary by sport and can involve various structures, depending on the mechanism…
Examination and Treatment of Pediatric Injuries of the Hip and Pelvis
Injuries to the hip and pelvis are the least common of lower extremity injuries in youth sports, but include many of the more serious conditions. This article describes the bone…
Adolescent Sports Concussion
Approximately 2 million sports and recreation concussive injuries occur per year in the United States, which may be an underestimate because of inconsistent data reporting. The field of concussion management…
Role of the Adolescent Preparticipation Physical Examination
With the exception of Rhode Island, all states require high school athletes to undergo a preparticipation examination. These examinations may vary from state to state, however. This article covers the basics…
Exercise for Preventing Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a key public health issue in the United States and around the globe in developed and developing countries. Obese children are at increased risk of acute medical…
Strength Training Recommendations for the Young Athlete
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of youth participating in organized and competitive sports. Recent studies have supported the participation of preadolescent athletes in…
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Center: A Model of Multidisciplinary Management
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating, progressive motor neuron disorder that poses a myriad of clinical problems. Patients who have ALS are best cared for in a multidisciplinary fashion,…
Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of lower motor neurons, with resulting progressive muscle weakness. The clinical phenotype and disease severity can be…
Drug Therapy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating condition characterized by progressive muscle wasting, inanition, respiratory failure, and death within approximately 2 to 5 years of onset. ALS is among the…
