Winning is exhilarating. There’s no feeling quite like it when your team’s playing well and beating the competition. Unfortunately, it’s not always fun and games. As with anything in life, losing and some amount of stress are part of almost any competitive sports program. Maybe it’s pressure from the coach or a parent expecting you […]
Concussion research: Q & A with Dr. Congeni
For decades, ice has been used to reduce pain and swelling in muscle injuries and now recently published research by Akron Children’s Hospital has found the same to be true for concussions. “We’re encouraged by the results of our cooling after concussion in teenage athletes pilot study that found cooling the neck and head areas […]
After a career of fearless infection fighting, Dr. Blaise Congeni plans a relaxing retirement
If one memory can shape a person’s life, it’s the recollection that Dr. Blaise Congeni, director of pediatric infectious disease and pediatric infectious disease specialist, has of his grandfather. “My childhood memory of my grandfather is that he signed his paychecks with an ‘x,’ Dr. Congeni said. “He was illiterate. Both my parents are second-generation […]
Don’t be left on the sideline. Get your sports physical now.
With the uncertainty surrounding kids and the fall sports season due to the increasing spread of COVID-19, many families are wondering if sports physicals are even necessary this year. Akron Children’s Director of Sports Medicine Dr. Joseph Congeni strongly believes sports physicals this year are more important than ever before. “Even if you’re not sure […]
Athletic trainers play a vital role in helping young athletes return to play during pandemic
As Northeast Ohio’s young athletes return to practice, things are not exactly the same as they used to be before Covid-19. But after weeks of “stay-at-home” orders, the teens are glad to be back on the field or court, together, practicing their skills in modified ways. Overseeing a 3-phase program that allows them to safely […]
Rehabbing Hoover pitcher hoping to make an impact this season
Many area youth athletes are working hard right now to be the best baseball players possible and there’s a lot at stake for these youngsters. Baseball is a very competitive sport and with college and pro careers on the line, many of these kids are looking for that edge in the weight room. But even […]
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