As a parent, you probably want to make sure your children are physically active while also being cautious about the types of activities they participate in. Kids & Sports by Eric Small, M.D. is chock full of great information. Small, a pediatric sports medicine specialist writes about all aspects of sports, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity for kids of all ages and abilities. One of the few pediatricians specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Small points out in this book that children are much different than adults. Parents and coaches will find this book to be a great resource when determining appropriate sports for certain age groups, how to prevent and treat injuries, how to include children with chronic illness such as asthma in sports, and much more. Dr. Small's book addresses kids' of all ages needs, plus with one section about Sports for Every Kid: covering The Young Female Athlete, The Elite Athlete, The Unnatural Athlete, The Overweight Child, The Hyperactive Child, and the Child with a Chronic Disease. Eric Small, M.D., F.A.A.P., is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric/adolescent sports medicine, and is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States with this concentrated specialty. He frequently appears on radio and television as a featured expert. Dr. Small works with ranked tennis players, top gymnasts, elite figure skaters, and national soccer players. He lives with his wife and four sons in Westchester County, New York. |
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