Jeremy Alland, MD

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Jeremy Alland, MD Helping Active Families Avoid Injury, Perform Better and Play the Long Game
Team Doctor: Chicago Bulls🏀 Chicago White Sox ⚾️
Former D3 Pitcher
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My parents used to mark my height on the doorframe in our kitchen with a pencil.I thought of that recently while talking...
10/13/2026

My parents used to mark my height on the doorframe in our kitchen with a pencil.

I thought of that recently while talking to two athletes who are injured during a big growth spurt. Turns out that simple habit might be one of the most underrated injury prevention tools a sports parent has.

During a growth spurt, your kid's bones lengthen faster than their muscles and tendons can keep up. Bone density dips temporarily. Growth plates become more vulnerable. Coordination breaks down. The nervous system is playing catch-up.

The result is a window of genuine biological risk that no amount of toughening up can fix.

What does that look like practically? Measure your kid every 3 months, same time of day, no shoes. Mark it. If they grow more than 1.5 to 2 inches in a quarter, that is your signal to pull back on volume and intensity, add more flexibility and neuromuscular work, and have a conversation with their coach.

The goal is a long career. Not a big season.

Save this for the next growth spurt.

10/13/2026

Emotions are part of the game. 🏀⚽🎾
Nervousness, frustration, disappointment...they’re all normal, and they’re part of the journey.

Instead of fixing these emotions, let’s help our kids process them:
👉 Pause and ask, “What makes you feel this way?”
👉 Normalize the emotion by sharing your own experiences.
👉 Have a two-way conversation that helps them grow.

Sports teach resilience, and emotions are part of that growth. 💙

Tag a parent or coach who needs this reminder! 🙌

10/13/2026

Training harder isn’t always the answer...

If your young athlete is training more but performing worse, it could be a sign of overtraining syndrome. Here’s what most parents miss:
👉 The first sign isn’t pain or fatigue...it’s a drop in performance.
👉 Overtraining without enough recovery can lead to injuries down the road.

The fix? Focus on recovery:
💤 Prioritize sleep.
💧 Stay hydrated.
🛌 Take rest days.

Recovery isn’t a setback. It’s an investment in better performance and long-term health. 💙

Tag a parent who needs to hear this! 🙌

Think about the last time your child had a bad game.Maybe they missed the game-winning shot. Struck out with the bases l...
10/13/2026

Think about the last time your child had a bad game.

Maybe they missed the game-winning shot. Struck out with the bases loaded. Made a mistake that cost their team a goal.

What did they need from you afterward?

Probably not a breakdown of what went wrong. Or a reminder of what they should have done differently.

Chances are, they already know.

As parents, it's hard to watch our kids struggle. We want to fix things, offer advice, and help them improve. And sometimes, without realizing it, we turn every car ride home into a coaching session.

But kids need a place where their performance doesn't determine how they're treated.

A place where they can be disappointed without being judged. Where making a mistake doesn't mean another lecture.

They need to know that even on their worst day as an athlete, nothing changes about how much you love them.

There will be plenty of people teaching your child how to become a better athlete.

Your most important job is making sure they know they're so much more than one.

10/12/2026

January is when we reflect on our past and make goals for our future. This year, take back the calendar. Let sports be part of your lives. Create memories together as a family, not as athlete and spectator.

In 30 years from now when my kids say "Remember when we...", I want to laugh or cry or daydream together over shared experiences that developed them as people, not professionals.

Start now 💪

10/12/2026

Just when you think you've seen everything...🤷🏻

10/12/2026

The new dietary guidelines are here, but do they really work for everyone? 🥗🍔

✅ The Good: Encouraging whole foods and cutting back on processed sugars.
❌ The Bad: Prioritizing high saturated fat foods while still recommending less than 10% of calories from them.
🤔 The Ugly: Access and affordability. Without addressing these, the guidelines might just stay as nice graphics.

What do you think about these changes? Let’s talk in the comments. And if you’re into sports medicine and nutrition tips, hit that follow button! 💙

10/11/2026

After the holidays, injuries spike for youth athletes. 🏀⚽🎾

Here’s why:
👉 Breaks from sports + poor holiday nutrition = soft tissue injuries when training ramps up.
👉 Pulled hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors are common when we push too hard, too fast.

The fix? A gradual plan:
✅ Baseball players: Start with a throwing program.
✅ Soccer players: Avoid daily training.
✅ Swimmers: Keep distances low.

Warm up, train smart, and ease back into it over 1-2 months. Let’s avoid injuries and keep kids in the game! 💙

Tag a parent or coach who needs this reminder and hit follow for more tips! 🙌

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