Overview
The Division specializes in non-operative sports medicine problems and works closely with primary care physicians as well as CHKD's orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physical therapists.  The following are among the many conditions treated:

• Musculoskeletal injuries for all body parts

  • Sprains, strains, dislocations, ligament injuries, tendonitis, apophysitis

  • Overuse injuries such as shin splints and stress fractures

  • Simple fractures and avulsions

  • Concussions

• Running shoe analysis and prescription

• Spondylolysis

• Female athlete triad (irregular menses, osteopenia, disordered eating)

• Heat illness

• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

• Activity-related syncope, chest pain or difficulty breathing

• Nutritional and hydration assessment

• Performance enhancing substance counseling

Educational Activities
The Division provides Pediatric Lectures, mentorship for the pediatric residents, and clinical instruction for rotations of residents and 3^rd year medical students.

Faculty

• Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH (Division Director)