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The Sport Medicine Adolescent Program at Texas Children’s Hospital is a specialized program that focuses on the treatment and prevention of sports injuries in adolescents.
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What is the Sport Medicine Adolescent Program?
The Sport Medicine Adolescent Program (SMAP) at Texas Children’s Hospital is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide comprehensive care for athletes ages 10-18 years old. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of injuries and improve the performance of young athletes.
What services are offered?
The Sport Medicine Adolescent Program offers comprehensive care for the young athlete. As part of the Program, we offer:
*Pre-participation examinations
*Concussion management and return-to-play protocols
*Injury prevention programs
*Sports nutrition counseling
*Weight management programs
*Therapeutic exercise programs
*Speed, agility and plyometric training
*Sports psychology services
What are the benefits of the program?
The Sport Medicine Adolescent Program is a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the care of young athletes ages 10-18. The program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions, with the goal of helping young athletes return to competition as quickly and safely as possible.
The program offers a wide range of services, including:
-Athletic training services: certified athletic trainers are available to provide injury prevention assessments, rehabilitation services and concussion management.
-Orthopedic care: our team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons is experienced in treating a wide variety of sports-related injuries, from fractures and ligament tears to growth plate injuries and concussions.
-Sports medicine physician services: our sports medicine physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries in adolescents. They also work closely with our orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care for young athletes.
-Psychological support: our team of psychologists can provide support for young athletes dealing with injury, pain or other emotional issues related to their participation in sports.
How does the program work?
The Sport Medicine Adolescent Program at Texas Children’s Hospital uses a multidisciplinary approach to care for young athletes. A team of specialists, including sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and certified athletic trainers, work together to help young athletes recover from injuries and improve their performance.
What are the eligibility requirements?
In order to be eligible for the program, patients must:
-Be between the ages of 13 and 18
-Have a chronic health condition that limits their participation in physical activity
-Be able to walk without assistance
-Live within 150 miles of Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus
What is the process for enrolling in the program?
The process for enrolling in the program is as follows:
1. Parents/ guardians call to schedule an evaluation with a licensed health care provider trained in adolescent sports medicine.
2. Two to three visits will be scheduled for the athlete and parent/guardian over the course of several weeks. During these visits, parents/guardians will have an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and tour the facility. Paperwork will be completed at this time as well.
3. A decision will be made at the end of the evaluation process as to whether or not the athlete would benefit from participation in the program.
What are the success stories of the program?
Since the program’s creation in 2007, the Sport Medicine Adolescent Program has had much success. The program focuses on helping adolescents with sports injuries. The program has seen patients from all over the world, and has helped many patients return to their previous level of activity.
How have patients benefited from the program?
Since the program’s inception in 2007, over 1,000 adolescent patients have benefited from the world-class care and expert treatment offered by the Texas Children’s Hospital Sport Medicine Adolescent Program. The program has helped patients overcome a wide range of injuries and medical conditions, including concussions, ACL tears, shoulder dislocations and stress fractures. In addition to providing expert treatment, the program also offers a wide range of educational resources and support to help patients and families better understand their condition and how to best manage it. The program’s multidisciplinary team approach has consistently resulted in positive outcomes for patients, with many return to their previous level of activity and sports participation.
What are the long-term effects of the program?
The long-term effects of the program are not yet known.
