04-14-2022 Howard Magazine - Flipbook - Page 11
Keep your kids
IN MOTION
Q&A
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Ask the Expert:
Dr. Yost evaluating a patient for concussion symptoms.
Q: What’s the most common cause of sports
injuries in kids?
A: Overuse injuries. When the injury is
detected early and the training regimen is
altered, there is minimal time spent away
from sports.
Q: How can they be prevented?
A: Prevention is the key. To accomplish this,
athletes are encouraged to play multiple
sports so that one area of the body (upper
extremities vs. lower) is not under constant
stress. Playing multiple sports also allows
your child to work on different skills, which
can translate into a better athlete overall.
Kyle Yost, DO
Board-Certified
Primary Care Sports
Medicine Specialist
Q: When should a child be evaluated for
their injury?
A: Any time the parent is concerned, would
be a good reason to bring their child in. If
the pain is worsening or not improving, your
child should be seen by a physician.
Q: What are some at-home remedies to
manage pain?
A: Ice, rest, and turmeric can all be used to
help alleviate pain.
Q: What’s the biggest myth about sports
injuries?
A: There are many - one being that total rest
for all injuries is the best treatment. With a
sprained ankle, for example, the goal is to have
rehabilitation exercises within the first three
days of your injury for optimal healing.
Q: Describe your patient care philosophy.
A: I treat the patient as a whole. I believe that
an injury to one part of the body can cause
pain in other parts due to compensation. For
instance, if you have knee pain it may be due
to your core weakness, or your hips may be
out of alignment. As a doctor of oseopathic
medicine (DO), I can offer manipulative
treatment to correctly restore the alignment
of your body.
Appointments & Information
Be seen within 48 hours. Call 667-214-1800
or visit umfpi.org/sports.
Locations: Columbia & Downtown Baltimore
Dr. Yost serves as a team physician for the Maryland Terps
and the UMBC Retrievers.