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  • Safety Tips: Basketball for Teens


    It's fun to play and great exercise, but basketball is also a contact sport, and injuries happen. To stay safe on the basketball court, follow these safety tips.

  • Hip Pointer for Teens


    Most hip pointer injuries can be easily treated and heal in their own time. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

  • Achilles Tendonitis for Teens


    If the tendon just above your heel becomes swollen or irritated due to overuse, it can lead to a painful condition called Achilles tendonitis. Find out how to treat it - and prevent it.

  • Jumper's Knee for Teens


    Jumper's knee is an overuse injury that happens when frequent jumping, running, and changing direction damages the patellar tendon.

  • Groin Strain for Teens


    A groin strain is when one or more of the muscles in the inner thigh gets stretched, injured, or torn. Find out what to do for groin strains.

  • Preventing Children's Sports Injuries for Parents


    Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.

  • Meniscus Tears for Teens


    The key to healing meniscus tears is not to get back into play too quickly. Find out what meniscus tears are and how to treat them.

  • Sever's Disease for Teens


    Sever's disease, a common heel injury, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears for Teens


    ACL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries for Teens


    MCL injuries happen when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, causing a torn ligament.