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A Guide to Eating for Sports: Teens  External Link

Do energy drinks and nutrition bars boost your athletic performance or power of concentration? Learn the facts that will help you make smart choices.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  External Link

Keep Injured High School Athletes Out of the Game   External Link

When a high school athlete is injured, it is best to err on the side of caution in allowing the student to return to the game or practice. Read this page to learn about the factors involved in decidi... Details >

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  External Link

Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions

Also available in: Spanish 

This tool kit teaches coaches, athletes, and parents to play it safe when it comes to a concussion, a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Performance-Enhancing Drugs: Know the Risks  External Link

Take the time to learn about the potential benefits, the health risks and the many unknowns regarding so-called performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, diuretics, ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Socks: Hosiery - Essential Equipment for the Athlete  External Link

Discussion on the role of socks in preventing injury to the athlete and in enhancing his/her performance.... Details >

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine  External Link

Sports Injuries

This booklet describes the different types of sports injuries, how they can be treated and prevented, and recent treatment advances from research. ... Details >

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Sports Physicals  External Link

Most states require that kids and teens have a preparticipation physical examination (PPE) before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a PPE isn't required, doctor... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  External Link