Posted on 11-25-2025 in Female Athletes, Youth Injury Prevention, Youth Sports, Injury Prevention, Sports Injury & Injury Care by Dr. Sonya Ahmed, Dr. Christopher Bookout, Dr. Alex Coleman, Dr. Joshua Hackel, Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Matthew Mai, Dr. Erik Nilssen, Dr. Chris O'Grady, Dr. Roger Ostrander, Dr. James Piorkowski, Dr. Ryan Riggs, Dr. Brett Smith
At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we believe that when kids move safely, they grow confidently. Whether your child is an aspiring athlete, a weekend explorer, or enjoys the freedom of active play, preventing injury is key to protecting their developing bones and joints.
Our team of orthopaedic and sports medicine experts has curated a collection of blog posts specifically designed to help families, coaches, and young athletes understand how to avoid common injuries and what to do when one occurs. These timely resources cover a range of topics, from seasonal sports risks to the evolving needs of young female athletes.
Explore our Youth Injury Prevention Blog Series to find helpful information, including:
We invite you to browse the full Youth Injury Prevention Blog Series and share these resources with your community to help promote safer activity for children of all ages.
If your child is experiencing pain or limited mobility, we’re here to help. Request a visit using our online appointment form or call one of our offices directly. Need non-emergency orthopaedic support after hours, on weekends, or on holidays? Visit our Urgent Care page to learn more about our partnership with the Hurt app and desktop service that’s available whenever you need access to care for acute orthopaedic injuries.
Click the play button below to watch The Bone & Joint Brief video on this topic!
Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging offers orthopaedic patients safe, painless, and real-time imaging, without any harmful ionizing radiation or the need for uncomfortable positioning. As the first sports medicine physician in the region to utilize ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, Dr. Josh Hackel’s commitment to innovation has improved the accessibility of care for his patients.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 2 million older Americans sustain fractures yearly due to weak bones. By 2025, that number is predicted to rise to 3 million fractures annually. At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we recognize the importance of maintaining strong bones, particularly as you age. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, the following tips can help you maintain, and even improve, your bone strength:
We see our share of broken bones as an orthopaedic and sports medicine practice. From the high school baseball player who collided with first base a little too hard to the avid DIY’er who took a tumble from an unsecured ladder and everything in between, we’ve seen it all. As we age, we also gradually lose bone mass, which occurs as small amounts of healthy bone are absorbed into your body as small amounts are replaced. When more bone is absorbed than is replaced, the density (bone mass) is reduced. Osteoporosis develops when the bone is no longer replaced as quickly as it is removed, and over time, it causes the bone to become progressively weaker, increasing the risk that it may break.