Sports Medicine Resources for Athletes

Student-athletes should see their primary care physician for sports physicals. Limited on-site sports physicals at select locations are available by appointment only in May and June. Please reach out to your school’s coach or OhioHealth Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer for more information.

Dr. Bright's Race Day Tips: Dr. Darrin Bright provides great advice for all runners on race day about what to do before, during and immediately after a race.

Training Schedules: These beginner/intermediate run/walk training schedules can help you prepare for a 5K, quarter marathon or half marathon. The 5K schedule is perfect to start training for your first race. The quarter marathon schedule is designed for those who are currently training 1-2 miles, 3 times a week, preferably athletes who have been training for 6 months or more. The half marathon schedule is designed for those who are currently training 2 miles, 3 times a week, preferably athletes who have been training for 1 year or more.

Barefoot Running: Determine if barefoot running is right for you and advice for transitioning to avoid injuries.

Sever’s Disease: The most common cause of heel pain in children who play sports could be Sever’s Disease. Learn about the causes, signs, symptoms and how it should be treated in young athletes.

Gearing Up For Winter Weather Running: Winter weather comes with dropping temperatures, wind, sleet, and snow. Finding the motivation to run in winter weather can be a challenge, but with the proper layers, you'll be prepared for running strong when the temperature drops.

Plantar Fasciitis: The most common cause of heel pain in active adults could be Plantar Fasciitis. Learn about the causes, signs, symptoms and how relieve heel pain.

Foam Rolling: Learn the best foam rolling techniques for recovery from strenuous workouts.

Dynamic Stretching: Stretching is vital to preventing injury during a workout. Learn how to incorporate dynamic stretching into your routine to maximize your workout.

Patella Femoral Syndrome (Runner's Knee): Learn about symptoms, potential causes and the treatment and future prevention of Runner's Knee.

Healthy Eating: Food for thought. Let’s get back to the basics. Better food behavior starts with basic nutrition and healthful habits.

Top 5 Recovery Foods: For best muscle recovery, choose good sources of carbohydrates, protein and fluids within 30 minutes of a workout.

Healthy Eating: Food for thought: Let’s get back to the basics. Better food behavior starts with basic nutrition and healthful habits.

Train, Eat & Compete: Mix up your meals during training to kick-start your competition. Your body needs a variety of fuels, before during and after strenuous workout activities.

Hydration Tips for Student Athletes: Dehydration can increase effort, heart rate and the risk of overheating. Learn how best to stay hydrated before, during and after activity.

Youth Tournament Nutrition: Train with the fuel you need to bring home first place. Get advice on the best food and fluids for before, during and after any competition.

Snacks for Student Athletes: Carbs, protein and lots of control. Fuel your athlete with smart choices and healthful snacks to keep them in the game.

Healthy Weight for Student Athletes: Student athletes need to maintain a healthy weight for optimal sports performance. Learn tips on how to successfully gain or lose weight effectively.

Meal Tips for Student Athletes: A proper diet is necessary for energy during competition, and recovery after. Learn tips on the proper food to eat, before and after competition.

Breakfast: Eating breakfast will give you energy, help you concentrate and improve performance.  Find out when to eat and what to eat for breakfast.

Ketogenic Diet: With the Ketogenic Diet (KD) the body shifts from carbohydrate metabolism to fat metabolism.  Learn what diet is best for you.

Importance of Good Hygiene: Recognize the most common forms of skin infections for athletes and the importance of taking proper care of yourself and athletic equipment.

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: Know the signs and symptoms of concussions, when to seek treatment and when it’s safe for student athletes to return to playing sports.

Hockey Stretches: Learn the proper technique for incorporating stretches before and after physical activity to reduce the risk of injury.

Warm up and Cool down: Whatever the sport or activity, muscles need to warm up and cool down to achieve optimal performance. Learn warm up and cool down techniques to prevent injuries.

Foam Rolling: Learn the best foam rolling techniques for recovery from strenuous workouts.

Dynamic Stretching: Stretching is vital to preventing injury during a workout. Learn how to incorporate dynamic stretching into your routine to maximize your workout.

Sever’s Disease: The most common cause of heel pain in children who play sports could be Sever’s Disease. Learn about the causes, signs, symptoms and how it should be treated in young athletes.

Plantar Fasciitis: The most common cause of heel pain in active adults could be Plantar Fasciitis. Learn about the causes, signs, symptoms and how relieve heel pain.

Patella Femoral Syndrome (Runner's Knee): Learn about symptoms, potential causes and the treatment and future prevention of Runner's Knee.

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Learn about the signs, symptoms, when to visit a doctor and the treatment of Tennis Elbow.

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints): Learn about the causes, signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of Shin Splints.