Quarantine to competition could be a recipe for an injury
Parents will be thrilled to see their children’s behinds heading out the door as the pandemic restrictions on school and organized sports are lifted.
Kids and teenagers with uniforms, mitts and cleats will be rushing out to the playing fields.
Finally!
But those young athletes are going to be at a big risk of injury following such a prolonged hiatus, says Nicole Friel, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.
Nicole A. Friel, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
Nicole A. Friel, M.D., M.S. is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California.
Brian Haus, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Co-Director of Pediatric Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation
Brian Haus, M.D., is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Co-Director of Pediatric Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation at Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California.
Full Biography
Brian Haus, M.D., is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California. Dr. Haus is a native of Sacramento and is dedicated to providing world-class care to children in his community.
Julie Lynn Ingwerson, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Attending Physician
Julie Lynn Ingwerson, M.D., is a Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Specialist with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California.
Full Biography
Dr. Ingwerson joined Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California to be a part of the stellar multi-disciplinary, integrated treatment team for athletes of all ages and abilities.
Practice Expertise
Injuries to the knee, shoulder and ankle can compromise athletic performance, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California Sports Medicine team stands ready to help recreational and competitive athletes return to the playing field strong and able.