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Arkansas Children's Hospital
General Information 501-364-1100
Arkansas Children's Northwest
General Information 479-725-6800
Children are not just tiny adults and our sports medicine experts are specially trained in caring for your growing athlete. Make your child's appointment today.
Sports Medicine is dedicated to treating and preventing injury while using a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of professionals. As the only institution in the state to have physicians trained in Sports Medicine and Pediatrics, our sports program can provide specialized care for the growing athlete. We do our best to keep your child out of the operating room and back in the game.
Arkansas Children's Hospital and Arkansas Children's Northwest provide athletic training coverage at many local schools. These healthcare professionals work closely with student-athletes, coaching staff, and parents to ensure kids are as safe as possible while playing sports. Athletic trainers coordinate with our Sports Medicine team to ensure your athlete gets the care they need when they need it.
Learn how the athletic trainers at Arkansas Children's help student athletes.
Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, Orthopedics
Little Rock, Springdale
Orthopedics
Little Rock, Springdale
Orthopedics
Springdale
Orthopedics
Little Rock, Springdale
Orthopedics
Springdale
Orthopedics
Springdale
Sports Medicine
Springdale
Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
Springdale
Meet Sean - an athletic trainer and manager of the sports medicine program at Arkansas Children’s Northwest.
Sean believes that relationships are one of the most important parts of being an athletic trainer, and says the trust and rapport he builds with each student athlete helps to determine when they’re ready to get back on the field or court.
The Orthopedic Department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats orthopedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles.
Lauren Poindexter, M.D., discusses the rise in concussions among children returning to sports, emphasizing early recognition, treatment and prevention for their safety.
It takes a team of experts to keep young athletes healthy and get them back on the field. The sports medicine team at ACNW includes athletic trainers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians. Learn how Dr. Poindexter uses her own story to help treat young athletes at our Springdale location.
It’s easy for teens and children to slouch while working on homework, texting, playing their favorite video game or while competing, but maintaining proper posture can save them from neck and back pain as they grow.
When an injured athlete walks into Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children's, it's not just about physical healing but a holistic approach that prioritizes their mental health while on the sidelines. Learn how our Sports Medicine staff serves as a dedicated support system.
Returning to activity too soon after a sports injury can put children at risk of causing further damage. Learn how the experts on the sports medicine team at Arkansas Children’s follow a comprehensive plan to keep children safe after injuries.
Arkansas Children’s experts share their tips and tricks for children to stay hydrated during the summer heat. Learn more about how to keep your child safe.
Discover how Arkansas Children's provides sports medicine for young athletes with a team approach for rapid, safe care. Real stories show the impact.
Keep young athletes safe from heat stroke. Discover critical tips on hydration, acclimatization and recognizing early symptoms.
Discover how to protect young athletes from concussions, recognize symptoms and ensure a safe return to play. Keep sports safe for kids!