Although originally published in 2016, this side by side Girls’ Life Magazine stays critically important to many of us moms trying to raise girls in today’s society. With the rampant penetration of technology at younger ages, and a constant focus in the...
As we begin thinking about back to school activities and sports, we all want to make sure our kids, no matter their age, stay safe! But when it comes to concussions we all have a lot of questions about exactly how to do that. So, we turned to Dr. Kate Mullin with the...
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport? My kids are 5 and 2. I actually grew up in Westport and lived here until I was 17 years old (Staples alum!) but I recently moved back with my husband and kids this past August. How did you end up where you...
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache...
Area 5k runners and walkers are lacing up for the 14th Annual STAR 5k Run, Walk & Roll on Sunday, May 5 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. Runners and Walkers can register online at www.starct.org. The event includes a Family Fun Day celebration and...
Overuse Injuries in the Child Athlete – What To Do and When To Worry! Children are beginning to specialize in single sports at a younger age. With increased specialization also comes increased incidence of overuse activities. Many of us here at Coastal Orthopedics...
