As Moms we know sports can be all consuming. From uniforms, to hydration and snacks, to practice, and games, wins and losses, when our kids begin sports it’s stepping into a whole new world. There are so many things we can prepare for as Moms but an injury likely isn’t at the top of our mind when our kids begin playing sports. In order to be proactive for our kids Lansing Mom sat down with Sparrow’s Sports Medicine Medical Director Dr. Shingles to get an insight into Sports Medicine at Sparrow.
Sports Medicine with Sparrow
In our conversation with Dr. Michael Shingles he shares a little bit about his background, where he started, his involvement with Michigan State University and the Spartans and his move over to Sparrow. This interview is allowing Moms to gain an understanding of injuries and when it’s important to seek professional help. We’re letting Moms know they aren’t alone in concerns when it comes to sports injuries, and providing the resources you need if an injury does occur.
What you can expect from today’s interview:
- Answers on when and how to receive help for pediatric injuries along with a brief overview of types of injuries, including fractures.
- Explanations on how and why injuries progress as our children age.
- Over-use injuries and how to prevent them.
- Information on Sparrow’s Walk-In Athlete Injury Services Clinic and office visits.
- Injuries that can be treated and common injuries.
- Where to head when an injury arises.
Check it all out below and let us know, are there future injury related topics you’d like to discuss?
