every athlete deserves care just for them 

At Dayton Children's, we understand that being a parent or coach of an athlete comes with its own unique set of challenges. That's why we're proud to be your trusted partner in keeping your athlete healthy, strong and ready to perform at their best.

Explore these resources to get through the season and keep your athlete at their best:

We understand how injury may impact growth, or how growth might impact rehabilitations. For a growing athlete, it can mean a huge difference in recovery and return to play.

We understand how injury may impact growth, or how growth might impact rehabilitations. For a growing athlete, it can mean a huge difference in recovery and return to play.

• Young athletes’ bones have growth plates and must be treated carefully to prevent long-term damage. 
• During growth spurts, young athletes are more likely to have unique injuries and conditions that our team is trained to handle.

Our U.S. News & World Report-ranked orthopedics and sports medicine teams are specially trained in pediatrics and treat your child like they're our own. From diagnosis to treatment and rehab, we care for the whole athlete and their unique needs to get them back to doing what they love!

when to be concerned about...

concussion

While concussions are often discussed, there are still many misconceptions about what they are and what they are not.

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ACL injury

ACL injuries are common among young athletes, especially female athletes.

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sprains

Caring for a sprain at home is possible, but in some cases more urgent medical care is needed.

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fracture

Fractures are common in childhood and often happen when kids are playing or participating in sports.

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fainting during sports

Sometimes passing out during exercise can be a sign of something more serious going on.

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overuse injury

Student athletes today are more active than ever which can lead to an overuse injury.

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