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While physical and cognitive rest during the period immediately after concussion is widely considered the cornerstone of concussion management, it might hinder recovery in those patients whose dizziness is the result of an injury to the cervical spine, who might benefit more from early, aggressive and active treatment for their dizziness. by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Lindsey Barton Straus' Bio All Articles by Lindsey Barton Straus Nutrition Injured Athletes: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete. If your child is unable to exercise due to a broken bone, knee surgery, stress fracture, or concussion, you may wonder: What can she eat to heal quickly? How can she avoid getting fat while she's unable to exercise? Should she be taking supplements? This article will address those concerns, and more. by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Nancy Clark's Bio All Articles by Nancy Clark Health & Safety School Is Where Teens Get Exercise, But It's Not Enough, Study Says Even though adolescents spend less than 5 percent of their time at school engaging in physical activity, according to a new study, such time accounts for almost half of their overall exercise, and was still 20 minutes than the amount experts recommend. Health & Safety Skier's Thumb and Fractured Wrist Injuries In Snowboarding and Skiing The best way to avoid common snowboarding and skiing injuries such as skier's thumb and wrist fractures to make sure that you¹ve learned to fall correctly and to stick to slopes that are appropriate for your skill level. by Mark E. Pruzansky Mark E. Pruzansky's Bio All Articles by Mark E. Pruzansky 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 How to Improve Youth Sports Safety: Focus On Protecting The Whole Child by Brooke de Lench ACL Injury Rate Significantly Higher For Female High School Athletes by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Many Reasons Why Bullied Teens Don't Seek Mental Health Services, Study Finds For Athletes in Weight-Sensitive Sports: Food for Thought by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Vision Assessment Should Be Part Of Return-To-Learn Protocol, UAB Researchers Say by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Seven Tips For Healthy Weight Gain by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Warm-Weather Baseball Pitchers At Greater Risk of Shoulder Injuries and Tommy John Surgery, Studies Find by Lindsey Barton Straus, JD Compassionate and Competitive Play Can Co-Exist: Saying No to Bullying by Kathryn Wilder, Ph.D 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 News from MomsTEAM/ SmartTeams Tue, 6/11/2019 Brooke de Lench CTE: Is The Media Scaring Young Athletes To Death? 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