CHOP Sports Medicine

06/08/2026

☀️ SUMMER SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU ☀️

Longer days, warmer weather, and more time outdoors make summer a season to enjoy—but staying safe is just as important as having fun.

💧 Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially when spending time outside. Don't wait until you're thirsty to hydrate!

🧴 Protect Your Skin
Too much sun exposure can lead to sunburn, heat exhaustion, and long-term skin damage. Wear sunscreen, seek shade, and reapply SPF every 2 hours.

⚡ Lightning Safety
When thunder roars, go indoors! If you can hear thunder, you're close enough to be struck by lightning. Move inside a building or vehicle and wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before heading back out.

What's your favorite way to stay cool this summer? Share in the comments!

06/03/2026

Meet athletic trainer, Mary Brazunas! She has been at the Sports Medicine & Performance Center for the past 3 years. Check out what she did before she was at CHOP.

06/01/2026

CHOP is hosting a professional education event to discuss implementing an acute concussion management plan for youth.

05/28/2026

Mason was pitching in a national baseball tournament when sudden elbow pain took him out of the game he loved.

Diagnosed with a Tommy John injury — a tear of the elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) common in pitchers — Mason came to our hospital and was treated by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Apurva Shah. After reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation and a second procedure, he made a full recovery.

Now 18, Mason is a collegiate pitcher training every day toward his dream of playing professional baseball. ⚾💙

Read more about Mason’s recovery journey below.

Baseball pitcher Mason turns to CHOP for “Tommy John” surgery after tearing the UCL in his left arm. Left-handed pitcher Mason came to CHOP for treatment after an elbow injury took him out of the game. It’s a scorching summer day in July of 2023. Mason, 15, is at the pitcher’s mound. It’s ...

05/20/2026

Warmer days are here ☀️💧

Friendly reminder to keep that water bottle close and stay hydrated as temperatures rise. Your body, skin, energy, and mood will thank you.

Hydration isn’t just for workouts — it’s an everyday essential.

05/17/2026

Philadelphia Magazine recently posted their Top Docs for 2026. Between the Sports Medicine & Performance Center and the Orthopedic Center, we had 14 physicians selected. Congratulations!

05/14/2026

Tyler Daymon is a sports medicine physical therapist at the King of Prussia Specialty Care Center. Can you guess which sport she plays?

👉Click the link to view her profile: http://ms.spr.ly/6186vRDq2

05/12/2026

Dr. Brown was recently interviewed by Women's Health talking about youth sports and the demand it puts on young athletes. See what she has to say in the article below.

The days of casual rec leagues and participation trophies are gone. Welcome to a new era of kiddie competition.

05/11/2026

Dr. Yellin, orthopedic surgeon, talks about the importance of understanding shoulder and elbow injuries in growing athletes.

👉 Click the link to learn more about Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries: http://ms.spr.ly/6188vPJ2s