Mar 14, 2024 | Children's Health
With the joy and health benefits of youth sports comes the risk of injury, but there are steps parents can take to enhance their young athlete’s safety. In this episode of ParentingU, Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...
Nov 17, 2023 | Body, College Health
More than 6.4 billion people throughout the world own smartphones, making it easy to stay connected. While there are many benefits to smartphone use, it can also pose problems — including to your physical health. Many people are experiencing a condition experts have...
Mar 3, 2022 | Children's Health
Regular exercise is great for kids of all ages, but the most important thing is to keep the experience full of joy. Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, explains why and shares his advice for all parents, whether...
Mar 2, 2022 | Children's Health
As the weather warms and baseball families head back to the diamond, young athletes–especially pitchers–are at risk of injuring their throwing elbow. Physical therapist Stephanie Wilks, PT, DPT, OCS, catches us up on Little League Elbow, what coaches and parents of...
