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Not only can a PPE be an effective tool in identifying athletes who should not be playing sports because they have congenital heart defects or a history of concussions, but it is also useful in identifying medical problems effecting sports participation, such as asthma or the female athlete triad. by Brooke de Lench Brooke de Lench’s Bio All Articles by Brooke de Lench Health & Safety Physical Therapy for the Injured Athlete: Why Body Symmetry Is So Important Body symmetry is important because poor balance of such things as muscle tightness, stretch, bone length, pelvic rotation, and scapular positioning increases risk of injury and can hurt performance. by Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS Keith J. Cronin’s Bio All Articles by Keith J. Cronin Sports Preventing Pitching Injuries in Youth Baseball With spring youth baseball right around the corner, here are some ways to reduce the risk of baseball pitching injuries from overuse, poor pitching mechanics, and/or poor conditioning. by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Lindsey Barton Straus’ Bio All Articles by Lindsey Barton Straus Health & Safety Preventing Sexual Abuse in Sports Begins At Home As the case involving sexual abuse by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert highlights, it is not unusual for athletes to tolerate years of abuse before coming forward because sexual abuse has a high shame factor. But there are a number of values parents can instill, skills they can teach, and behaviors they can model to minimize the chances that their child will become a victim of abuse in sports. by Brooke de Lench Brooke de Lench’s Bio All Articles by Brooke de Lench Health & Safety Academic Accommodations After Concussion: Neuropsychologists Play Important Role The best way to develop a plan to address the academic accommodations a student-athlete will likely need as he or she recovers from a concussion is for your child’s school to consult with a neuropsychologist, says MomsTeam expert sports concussion neuropsychologist, Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Ph. D. by Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Ph.D Rosemarie Scolaro Moser’s Bio All Articles by Rosemarie Scolaro Moser What people are saying about MomsTeam: "In reviewing your website, I was very impressed with the breadth and depth of the information. You all are doing nice work!" more Articles Blogs Videos Articles Softball Pitchers: Injury Prevention Strategies by Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS Tryouts Enable Coaches to Assess Best Fit of Both Players and Parents by Dan Clemens Recovering from Hard Exercise: How to Refuel by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD On the Sports Sidelines: Modeling Good Sportsmanship Is Key by Brooke de Lench Dietary Supplements For Performance Nutrition: Adopt "Food-First" Philosophy, Says NATA by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Physical Therapists Can Help Improve Athletic Performance by Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS Tryouts and Cuts: Advice For Parents by Brooke de Lench Physical Therapy for The Injured Athlete: Each Session Has Five Parts by Keith J. Cronin, DPT, OCS, CSCS Blogs News from MomsTEAM/ SmartTeams by Brooke de Lench Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day By Recognizing Critical Role of Sports Moms by Brooke de Lench "Back in the Game": A Concussion Book That Stands Out In a Crowded Field by Brooke de Lench Pediatrics Group’s Position on Tackling in Youth Football Strikes Right Balance by Brooke de Lench Texas Youth Football and Cheer Program: Ten Ways It Is Walking The Talk On Safety by Brooke de Lench U.S. Failure To Ratify UN Convention on Rights of the Child Is Embarrassing and Unacceptable by Brooke de Lench Videos Only Three Types Of Mouth Guards, Right? Think Again! SmartTeams™ Talk: Preventing Heat Illness - Three Tips for Parents SmartTeams™ Talk: Make Sure Neuropsychologist Has Training In Concussion Testing and Treatment, Says Pieroth SmartTeams™ Talk: Individualized Return To Learn Approach Needed, Says Pieroth SmartTeams™ Talk: Don’t Overprescribe Cognitive Rest After Concussion, Says Pieroth SmartTeams™ Talk: Most Pediatricians Can Treat Uncomplicated Concussions, But Referral Sometimes Needed, Says Pieroth SmartTeams™ Talks: Best Drink For Sports Hydration? Mostly Just A Matter of Taste SmartTeams™ Talk: Urine Color Good Indicator of Child’s Hydration Status, Especially Useful For Younger Kids Featured Blog Posts Improving Football Safety: Is It Up To Parents? Mon, 9/02/2013 Brooke de Lench More Than International, Federal and State Laws Needed To Keep Kids Safe Playing Sports Sat, 6/07/2014 Brooke de Lench Your Child’s Coach: Transactional or Transformational? 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