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Check out these health and wellness topics for young athletes and parents from the Sports Medicine specialists at Cedar-Sinai Orthopaedics.

The Health and Wellness Dangers of Early Sports Specialization in Children - Joshua Scott, MD

Gender Differences Mean More Knee Injuries for Females – Natasha Trentacosta, MD

Sleep – The secret weapon of Athletes – Vernon Williams, MD

Hormonal Birth Control Might Reduce Female Athletes’ ACL Tears – Natasha Trentacosta, MD

Rotator Cuff: 10 Questions on Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Recovery – Brian Lee, MD

Should Athletes Play through Pain? – Vernon Williams, MD

Kick off great Health with Sports Physicals – Tracy Zaslow, MD

ACL Tears in Girls and Women – Tracy Zaslow, MD

Hyperhydration:  How much water is too much – Joshua Scott, MD

How to help Young Athletes prevent injury – Carlos Uquillas, MD

Sun safety for young athletes – Tracy Zaslow, MD

Can Some Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries be Handled at Home? – Carlos Uquillas MD

Electrolytes.  Beyond the Conventional Sports Drinks - Natasha Trentacosta MD

What Parents Should Know About Recurrent Concussions in Children – Ilan Danan MD, MSc

Understanding and Encouraging Sun Protective Behavior in Youth Athletes – Tracy Zaslow, MD

Concussions are Complicated – Treatment Recommendations Evolve – Ilan Danan MD, MSc

The Best Foods to Eat Post Workout - Natasha Trentacosta MD, MSc

Can Playing Sports / Physical Activity Lead to a Healthier Brain? – Ilan Danan MD, MSc

Physical Activity Guidelines for Kids with Orthopaedic Injuries – Carlos Uquillas MD

Athletes and the Flu – Joshua Scott MD

The ABCs of ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL knee injuries – Ralph Gambardella MD

Running Your Way to Better Brain and Bone Health - Michael Gerhardt MD

Understanding High-Ankle Sprains – Rachel Triche MD

Youth Sports Medicine Program at the Cedars-Sinai

Read more about how Sports Medicine and Pediatric trained Institute doctors are delivering Major League Care to the Young Athlete.

Youth Sports Medicine Program

Don’t miss a Meet and Avoid Injury by Integrating Our C.A.P Program into your Dry-land training regimen.

Founded on research and clinical trials, the Core strengthening, Agility, and Plyometrics exercise regimen adds the extra layer of injury prevention safeguard to any young athlete’s or team’s dryland routine or schedule. Contact us and let us help you start your own C.A.P. program with your club age groups.

Cedars CAP Program

Sport Medicine Physicians Nearby for Young Athletes

Having a Pediatric Sports Medicine specialist on the athlete’s team will help families learn and navigate the care for sports-related injuries in coordination with their pediatrician and other medical providers. Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics experts who treat and meet the highest standards for professional and elite athletes, will deliver the same major league care to keep your young athlete performing at their best. Find a Specialist near you.

Cedars Specialists Network

Check out our Latest Virtual Community Events

Look here for the latest on Virtual presentations on injury prevention education given by our Cedars Sinai experts on various topics on sports injuries and how to avoid them.

Look for 2025 virtual events to be announced soon.