Injury Prevention and Performance for Young Athletes
Published on: 2/17/2021
Christian Gerstenkorn, lead athletic trainer with the Sports Health Program at Nicklaus Children's, provides an overview on ways to prevent injuries and maintain performance in youth sports.
The Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute At Nicklaus Children's we're redefining pediatric care with innovation and expertise. We're proud to be Florida's top children's hospital for orthopedic care performing more pediatric spine surgeries than any other hospital in the state. At Nicklaus Children's, we don't just lead... we deliver life-changing results with one child in mind: yours.
Overhead Athlete Program Our Overhead Athlete Program consists of a comprehensive screen to assess specifics of the kinetic chain that directly affect your athlete's ability to perform overhead activities. Sports like baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and swimming rely on both lower extremity and upper extremity muscle function and performance.