Call it divine intervention or serendipity. But an Ellet boys’ basketball player benefited from on-site medical care that turned a scary situation into a minor bump in the road. In February, the Buchtel and Ellet boys’ basketball teams battled for the Akron City Basketball Championship. Matt Turley, a 6’4” senior player for Ellet, accidentally slammed […]
Time and rest are still best for a concussion – (VIDEO)
The growing number of concussions in sports has many coaches, trainers and parents thinking twice before risking a second hit for an athlete who may have had his bell rung. In this Children’s Channel video, Joseph Congeni, MD, director of the sports medicine center at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms of a […]
Chronic knee pain doesn’t stop this focused freshman
Eliana Smith is a busy student, athlete, singer, musician and big sister to four brothers. When constant knee pain didn’t respond to ice and rest, the Smith family turned to Akron Children’s Hospital for help. “She started having problems at cross-country practice last summer,” Eliana’s mom, Arwen, recalled. “Her coach at Field High School, Ed […]
Young athletes benefit from proper conditioning
Your children’s sports season is over. No more daily practices and workouts. They’ve earned a right to rest their bodies – but proper recovery includes preparation for next season. Young athletes may benefit from off-season conditioning, said Dr. Zaid Khatib, a pediatric hospitalist and sports medicine physician at Akron Children’s Hospital. Off-season strength and flexibility […]
Despite concussion risk, high school football still relatively safe
Dr. Joseph Congeni, director of sports medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital, provided perspective on risks of playing football, during a recent appearance on the Ray Horner Morning Show on WAKR-AM. Participation in high school football in Ohio fell 23 percent from 2009 to 2016, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The drop is […]
Energy drinks carry risks for children and teens
How much caffeine is in an energy drink? Good question! Energy drinks often contain more than twice the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, but manufacturers aren’t required to list or limit the amount. The Food and Drug Administration limits caffeine in sodas – but not energy drinks because these are frequently marketed […]
