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Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
Learn How We Transform Discovery to Care
Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
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Scientific discoveries lead us to new and better ways to care for children.
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Arkansas Children's Hospital
General Information 501-364-1100
Arkansas Children's Northwest
General Information 479-725-6800
Sports Medicine
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.
* Same-Week Appointments Now Available
Videos
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Video
Tips to Preventing Sports Injuries
Bookmark Tips to Preventing Sports InjuriesSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Cody Walker, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Tim Driedric, Athletic Trainer at Arkansas Children's Hospital talk about the most common injuries they see in clinic and tips to prevent them. -
Video
Top Injuries Seen in Sports Medicine
Bookmark Top Injuries Seen in Sports MedicineSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Dr. Michael Israel, Director of Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children's talks about some of the most common sports injuries seen in our clinic. -
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What is an Athletic Trainer?
Bookmark What is an Athletic Trainer?Learn how the athletic trainers at Arkansas Children's help student athletes.
Meet the ACH Sports Medicine Team
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Cord Sheehy, MD
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Little Rock, Springdale
Meet the ACNW Sports Medicine Team
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Kyle Arthur, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jake Martin, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jacob Smith, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Meet the Athletic Trainers
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Video
Meet Sean
Bookmark Meet SeanMeet 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.
Related Services
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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The Orthopedic Department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats orthopedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles.
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Locations
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Blogs
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Blog
Caring for Concussions - Protecting a Child’s Body When It Can’t Protect Itself
Lauren Poindexter, M.D., discusses the rise in concussions among children returning to sports, emphasizing early recognition, treatment and prevention for their safety.
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Blog
Turning Pain Into Empathy: Sports Medicine at ACNW
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.
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Blog
Does Your Child Have Back Pain? It Could be from Poor Posture
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.
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Blog
More Than a Physical Injury — Why Sports Medicine Prioritizes Mental Health
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.
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Blog
Safe Return to Play After Injury
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.
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Blog
Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
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.
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Blog
Student-Athlete Centered Sports Medicine Care: A Team Approach
Discover how Arkansas Children's provides sports medicine for young athletes with a team approach for rapid, safe care. Real stories show the impact.
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Blog
Protecting Young Athletes from Heat Stroke
Keep young athletes safe from heat stroke. Discover critical tips on hydration, acclimatization and recognizing early symptoms.
-
Blog
Signs of Concussion in Children and Young Athletes
Discover how to protect young athletes from concussions, recognize symptoms and ensure a safe return to play. Keep sports safe for kids!
Conditions
Jump to
Overview
Conditions
Health at Home
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.
* Same-Week Appointments Now Available
Videos
-
Video
Tips to Preventing Sports Injuries
Bookmark Tips to Preventing Sports InjuriesSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Cody Walker, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Tim Driedric, Athletic Trainer at Arkansas Children's Hospital talk about the most common injuries they see in clinic and tips to prevent them. -
Video
Top Injuries Seen in Sports Medicine
Bookmark Top Injuries Seen in Sports MedicineSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Dr. Michael Israel, Director of Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children's talks about some of the most common sports injuries seen in our clinic. -
Video
What is an Athletic Trainer?
Bookmark What is an Athletic Trainer?Learn how the athletic trainers at Arkansas Children's help student athletes.
Meet the ACH Sports Medicine Team
-
-
-
Cord Sheehy, MD
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Little Rock, Springdale
Meet the ACNW Sports Medicine Team
-
Kyle Arthur, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jake Martin, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jacob Smith, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Meet the Athletic Trainers
-
Video
Meet Sean
Bookmark Meet SeanMeet 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.
Related Services
-
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The Orthopedic Department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats orthopedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles.
-
Locations
-
-
Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Blogs
-
Blog
Caring for Concussions - Protecting a Child’s Body When It Can’t Protect Itself
Lauren Poindexter, M.D., discusses the rise in concussions among children returning to sports, emphasizing early recognition, treatment and prevention for their safety.
-
Blog
Turning Pain Into Empathy: Sports Medicine at ACNW
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.
-
Blog
Does Your Child Have Back Pain? It Could be from Poor Posture
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.
-
Blog
More Than a Physical Injury — Why Sports Medicine Prioritizes Mental Health
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.
-
Blog
Safe Return to Play After Injury
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.
-
Blog
Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
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.
-
Blog
Student-Athlete Centered Sports Medicine Care: A Team Approach
Discover how Arkansas Children's provides sports medicine for young athletes with a team approach for rapid, safe care. Real stories show the impact.
-
Blog
Protecting Young Athletes from Heat Stroke
Keep young athletes safe from heat stroke. Discover critical tips on hydration, acclimatization and recognizing early symptoms.
-
Blog
Signs of Concussion in Children and Young Athletes
Discover how to protect young athletes from concussions, recognize symptoms and ensure a safe return to play. Keep sports safe for kids!
Health at Home
Jump to
Overview
Conditions
Health at Home
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.
* Same-Week Appointments Now Available
Videos
-
Video
Tips to Preventing Sports Injuries
Bookmark Tips to Preventing Sports InjuriesSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Cody Walker, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Tim Driedric, Athletic Trainer at Arkansas Children's Hospital talk about the most common injuries they see in clinic and tips to prevent them. -
Video
Top Injuries Seen in Sports Medicine
Bookmark Top Injuries Seen in Sports MedicineSports injuries can be devastating to a young athlete. Some injuries need a lengthy recovery while some can be cared for with tape and bracing. Dr. Michael Israel, Director of Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children's talks about some of the most common sports injuries seen in our clinic. -
Video
What is an Athletic Trainer?
Bookmark What is an Athletic Trainer?Learn how the athletic trainers at Arkansas Children's help student athletes.
Meet the ACH Sports Medicine Team
-
-
-
Cord Sheehy, MD
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Little Rock, Springdale
Meet the ACNW Sports Medicine Team
-
Kyle Arthur, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jake Martin, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Jacob Smith, MD
Sports Medicine
Springdale -
Meet the Athletic Trainers
-
Video
Meet Sean
Bookmark Meet SeanMeet 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.
Related Services
-
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The Orthopedic Department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats orthopedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles.
-
Locations
-
-
Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Blogs
-
Blog
Caring for Concussions - Protecting a Child’s Body When It Can’t Protect Itself
Lauren Poindexter, M.D., discusses the rise in concussions among children returning to sports, emphasizing early recognition, treatment and prevention for their safety.
-
Blog
Turning Pain Into Empathy: Sports Medicine at ACNW
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.
-
Blog
Does Your Child Have Back Pain? It Could be from Poor Posture
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.
-
Blog
More Than a Physical Injury — Why Sports Medicine Prioritizes Mental Health
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.
-
Blog
Safe Return to Play After Injury
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.
-
Blog
Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat
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.
-
Blog
Student-Athlete Centered Sports Medicine Care: A Team Approach
Discover how Arkansas Children's provides sports medicine for young athletes with a team approach for rapid, safe care. Real stories show the impact.
-
Blog
Protecting Young Athletes from Heat Stroke
Keep young athletes safe from heat stroke. Discover critical tips on hydration, acclimatization and recognizing early symptoms.
-
Blog
Signs of Concussion in Children and Young Athletes
Discover how to protect young athletes from concussions, recognize symptoms and ensure a safe return to play. Keep sports safe for kids!
