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Injuries in snowboarding are not just for the extreme. Dr. David Geier offers some tips for avoiding injuries affecting even the casual shredder. 

A balanced, holistic approach is the recommendation from guest author Mike Mejia, CSCS and owner of B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning, who offers some new training ideas for young athletes soon to be facing the spring sports season.  

In this Q & A session with Dr. Barry Boden we ask about ACL injuries - how they occur, and steps to take to prevent them.

We ask Dr. Robert Gallo to discuss creatine and testosterone supplements - and how they can affect young athletes.

Patience is key when it comes to improving speed in young athletes, as discussed in this post from guest author Mike Mejia, CSCS and owner of B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning.

With the popularity of yoga continuing to grow, it is important to recognize individual limitations - and how proper technique and the right guidance can help prevent injuries.

We ask Dr. Grant Jones, "Why is checking and, in particular, checking from behind dangerous?"

Keeping kids active is always important - but making sports more about fun and less about pressure to perform can be a daunting challenge.

What can you expect after a sports-related surgery?  Dr. Richard Hinton discusses recovery and return to play - and how some athletes may be unrealistic about their goals.

STOP Sports Injuries blogger Mike Mejia, CSCS, changes gears to look at how strengthening the body's core muscles can help prevent injuries in young athletes.