Sports Injury Management
Whether it’s on the practice field or under the lights on Friday night, injuries can happen when kids play sports.
Children’s Mercy cares for student-athletes of all ages with advanced diagnostic tools and a sports medicine team trained
specifically in pediatric care.
We understand that growing athletes aren’t just smaller adults—their bodies and brains are still developing. The care your
student-athlete receives today can shape their future performance, health, and overall well-being.
Nationally ranked orthopedic care
All our physicians are board-certified in sports medicine. If surgery is necessary, Children’s Mercy is verified as a top-level pediatric surgery center by the American College of Surgeons. Our surgeons prioritize helping your student-athlete return to their sport safely and as quickly as possible.
Our sports medicine team also includes mental health and social work professionals to support student-athletes throughout recovery, including adjusting to time away from their sport.
Our athletic trainers are certified, licensed health care professionals whose primary concern is the wellbeing of student-athletes. They are on the sidelines at local high school and club team sporting events to manage emergency situations, evaluate injuries, and provide guidance on next steps after an injury.
Concussions can happen during almost any sport. Children’s Mercy’s board-certified sports medicine physicians will perform a thorough evaluation and create a plan to help your student-athlete recover and get back to playing the sport they love.
Children’s Mercy offers a team of sports medicine mental health professionals to help student-athletes cope with the emotional challenges of participating in sports, whether they’re at the top of their game or recovering from an injury.
Sports physical therapy helps student-athletes recover from sports-related injuries. Our expert physical therapists are trained to meet your child’s needs from middle school through their college career.
- Injury Management
- Ankle Injuries
- Athletic Training
- Concussion Treatment
- Gymnast Wrist
- Hockey Injuries
- Mental Wellness
- Meet the Sports Medicine Team
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
- Patella Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
- Sports Medicine Center
- Sports Physical Therapy
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