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When a Young Athlete Gets Too Hot

When a Young Athlete Gets Too Hot

by | Jul 26, 2022 | Sports Medicine

As temperatures rise and athletes return to outdoor training and tournaments, recognizing and responding to the signs and symptoms of heat illness is critically important. Though body temperature may not be elevated, heat illness may still be present.

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness

  • Weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive thirst
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Light-headedness

Keeping cool when exercising in the heat

  • Take rest and water breaks, every 15-20 minutes
  • Avoid the hottest hours from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Drink a sports drink with electrolytes and 6-8 percent carbohydrates when training lasts over 60 minutes
  • Avoid training in direct sunlight
  • Take breaks in the shade
  • Encourage removal of equipment during breaks, e.g., helmet
  • Wear loose-fitting, light-colored and moisture-wicking clothing

    Be prepared

    • Prepare ice and water before training sessions
    • Limit consumption of caffeinated and sugary beverages
    • Gradually increase physical activity in the heat
    • Continue conditioning in the off-season
    • Don’t train in the heat while you are sick or have a fever

    Ways to respond quickly to signs and symptoms of heat illness

    • Full body immersion in an ice bath
    • Iced-down towels applied all over the body

    Download this infographic with your team and coaches.

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Opens Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star

    by | Dec 2, 2019 | General News, Press Coverage

    (DALLAS – December 2, 2019) – Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children has opened a new clinic location at Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, in Frisco. Beginning this fall, our expertise in pediatric sports medicine and orthopedics will complement Baylor Scott & White’s practice, creating a seamless care experience for athletes of all ages.
     
    Frisco offers the ideal location to establish another patient access point, as approximately 25% of patient families reside in communities north of Dallas and tremendous growth is underway in the area. This facility is an extension of both the original Dallas campus and the recently opened Frisco campus. The sought-after location will offer clinic visits for children with orthopedic issues. 
     
    SITE HIGHLIGHTS:    

    • Opening December 2019
    • 6,000 total square feet 
    • 9 exam rooms
    • 1 X-Ray room with space for future imaging or patient service growth 
    • Sports medicine surgeon, sports medicine pediatrician and advanced service providers will be available at the outpatient clinic.        
    • More than 2,100 projected clinical visits in year one expected   

    LOCATION:    Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine at The Star
                            3800 Gaylord Parkway, Suite 850
                            Frisco, TX 75034 
                            (469) 857-2222 
     
    ABOUT SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL:
    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers. The hospital treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay. For more information about services available at our Dallas or Frisco campus, volunteering or donating, visit scottishritehospital.org.

    What Is Baseline Testing for Sports Concussions?

    What Is Baseline Testing for Sports Concussions?

    by | Sep 19, 2019 | Sports Medicine

    Watch the video to learn more about baseline testing.

    Many studies suggest that access to baseline information when monitoring post-injury symptoms and deciding when a student athlete is ready to return to school or sports is helpful. Though this concept is useful with all diagnoses, it is most frequently utilized to manage return to learn and return to play after sports concussions.Baseline testing is a common term used to describe objective information that is gathered before the season begins. This may include tests of skills we can see like balance, speed or coordination. However, many use the term “baseline testing” to reference neurocognitive testing, specifically. These tests are typically done on a computer or one-on-one with a psychologist and they evaluate how the brain performs skills we can’t see such as remembering, solving problems, reacting quickly and paying attention. All of these are particularly important to student athletes, both in school and on the field. After a concussion, performance on these tasks is worse than at baseline.

    With this information, a physician can compare the athlete’s pre-injury performance with results from the same tests after a head injury. Therefore, decisions for care can be customized rather than comparing the athlete to others in his or her age group. Though baseline computerized neurocognitive testing is helpful, it is not the only tool used to determine when a student is ready to return to class or the field.

    Some schools have programs that require athletes to participate in preseason testing, but some do not. For young athletes in settings that do not provide baseline testing, the hospital’s Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine offers this service in our clinic for athletes ages 10 and up. Please call 469-515-7100 for more information, or request an appointment online.

    Learn more about sports concussions and pediatric sports medicine.

    Texas Orthopaedic Association: A Look at the Evolution of Football Injuries

    Texas Orthopaedic Association: A Look at the Evolution of Football Injuries

    by | Sep 17, 2019 | Press Coverage, Sports Medicine

    Have football injuries evolved through the years? 

    Shane M. Miller, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, recently spoke with Texas Orthopaedic Association about the evolution of football injuries and their treatment. 

    “Increased awareness, media attention, and legislation have prompted even the most avid sports enthusiasts to evaluate the safety of participation in youth tackle football,” Miller says. 

    Read the full interview. 

    Functional Testing: Why is it Important for Athletes Returning to Sports?

    Functional Testing: Why is it Important for Athletes Returning to Sports?

    by | Feb 6, 2019 | Sports Medicine


    There are many factors to consider before releasing a young athlete back to sports after an injury. Our sports physical therapists and sports medicine physicians continually review and discuss the latest evidence on risk factors for injuries in young and growing athletes. Most of these studies evaluate the risk of injury after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and consistently state that as many as 1 in 4 will re-tear the same or have a new injury to the opposite ACL when returning to sports.

    Our pediatric sports medicine clinical and research staff often discuss how we know when it is safe to allow an athlete to go back to sports. Here are a few examples of the questions that come up in these conversations:

    • How old is the patient?
    • Has the actual tissue had time to heal since the procedure?
    • Does the athlete plan to play a sport or position that puts them at greater risk?
    • Is the athlete mentally ready and confident to get back in the game?
    • Is it the beginning of the season or does the athlete have several months before competition season?
    • Has the athlete regained full strength and mobility since the injury?
    • Has the rest from the recovery caused the non-injured leg to become weak?
    • Can the athlete safely perform the necessary movements required in the sport(s)?

    We continue to study these questions, and many others, to help us make the best decisions for our athletes. Since many of these questions are based on an athlete’s physical strength and ability to move, movement analysis is a critical component of this process. Our movement analysis testing, also known as the functional testing protocol, takes into consideration many aspects of movement to identify who is most at risk of being injured again. The results can be simplified into pass or fail. However, the tests identify specific areas for the athlete to improve before retesting.

    Our goals are to get athletes back to sports, keep them in sports and prevent injuries in the future. With tools like these, we can make recommendations based on objective findings. We can also demonstrate to athletes and families, who may be at risk for re-injury, exercises to strengthen areas of weakness.

    Learn more about our research in pediatric sports medicine.

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