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Sports Medicine
Playbook for Kids
by J. Gregory Hoffman, M.D.


INTRODUCTION

Sports Medicine Playbook is written by J. Gregory Hoffman, M.D. a family physician who specializes in sports medicine with Family Medicine Associates in Joshua.  Dr. Hoffman received his medical degree from University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and his family practice and sports medicine training at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston.  He is currently Team physician for Joshua High School as well as medical consultant for other local high schools.  He will serve as medical consultant for Brazos Valley Youth Sports.  Dr. Hoffman played college basketball and coaches his 4 children in youth sports, keeping him in touch with issues important to parents and young athletes.

In the coming weeks, look for articles on heat illness and hydration, concussions, care of on-field injuries, fractures/sprains, overuse injuries, and sports nutrition.  I hope that you enjoy and learn from my articles.

If you have any questions or issues you would like addressed in future articles you can email me by clicking here.  For appointments, call Family Medicine Associates at 817-447-1151.

Articles

Heat Illness & Injury

On Field Management of Injuries

Fluid Guidelines for Two-A-Days

Concussions

Sprains and Strains

Exercise-induced Asthma

Kneecap pain in children (runners knee)

 

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