Twin Cities Pediatric Sports Medicine

Mar 26, 2026

Pediatric Sports Medicine at Shriners Children's Twin Cities

Pediatric Sports Medicine at Shriners Children’s Twin Cities From sprains and fractures to overuse injuries and post-surgical rehab, our pediatric sports medicine team helps young athletes get back to doing what they love—safely and confidently. At Shriners Children’s Twin Cities, we understand that kids aren’t just small adults. Their growing bones, muscles and joints need care designed just for them. Our specialists provide expert diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for sports injuries of all kinds—whether your child is a competitive athlete or simply loves to stay active. Our services include: - Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries - Physical therapy and sports rehab programs - Injury prevention education - Access to orthopedics, radiology and prosthetics—all under one roof Every child deserves the chance to play, move and thrive. Learn more or request an appointment at ShrinersTwinCities.org

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Allyce Fisk, Physician Assistant:

Pediatric care is different than adult care, and I think that's even more seen in the sports world. As a parent myself, I would like someone that can say, "Here are options A through D. This is why I would do one of each of these, or not do one of each of these." And really be guided in that. Knowing that you're going to someone who's really knowledgeable about how to treat a child specifically, is super important.

Becky Rouse PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist:

Treating pediatrics is not the same as treating adults. And I think that the team approach that we are able to have here, and the equipment, and the ability to tailor adult-like activities to a child is not something you're going to be able to find everywhere.

Joleigh, Parent:

From visit number one, new providers here don't feel new. This place is so much like home. And to see people focused on helping Clara be on her game athletically is a gift. And we leave with Clara saying, "You know, I think I need to take it a little bit easier." Which is not her natural state.

Clara, Patient:

I love to run. It's something that makes me feel happy, and like I've accomplished something. It's a way for me to regulate, and feel better. I had a compressed nerve that caused pain. So the doctor had to go in, and take the nerves out, and graft them to another nerve further up my calf, so it would take the pain away from that area. The health care has been amazing. Shriners took care of it surgically, so it was absolutely fine.

Melissa Bongard, Clinic Administrator:

We have this special care here that we are able to provide to kids. Kids are still growing. Adults are adults, and they're done growing, but kids have growth plates. They have different injuries that they sustain on the field, or on the playground. And it's really important that they come and see somebody at Shriners, who has that specialty background.

Dr. Pamela Lang, Chief of Staff, Twin Cities:

I love the fact that I can get kids back to activities they want to do, and let them worry about just being kids, and growing up, and not have to worry about whatever is physically wrong with them.

Joleigh, Parent:

I feel like I'm part of a team here more than I have anywhere else in the world. I feel seen and heard, and I feel like she's seen and heard in a way she isn't out in the world, because out in the world, she's different.

Clara, Patient:

I've been back running for a while now, so in all, it's been pretty great, because they talk to you directly, and you have multiple support systems here.

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