• Q. What ages are treated at U18 Sports Medicine?
    A. We specialize in the U18 (under 18 years of age) population for all musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Q. Do I need a prescription to receive treatment at U18 Sports Medicine?
    A. For physical therapy you will need a prescription with a diagnosis from a Florida physician.
  • Q. How long are the physical therapy appointments?
    A. We treat patients on a one-on-one basis for 45 minutes.
  • Q. Can I stay with my child while he/she is receiving physical therapy?
    A. Glass windows throughout our facility make observing your loved ones in the physical therapy gym convenient while providing a controlled and focused therapy environment.
  • Q. Are male and female sports injuries different?
    A. Yes. Anatomical differences change risk factors for injuries in sports. Females have unique pediatric sports medicine needs. From bones to muscles, U18 Sports Medicine provides young women and girls treatment and physical therapy options that range from prevention techniques to surgery, if needed. Learn more about preventing sports injuries for women >>
  • Q. Where in the hospital is U18 Sports Medicine located?
    A. We are located at Memorial Hospital Miramar's Medical Office Building on the second floor in Suite 207.
  • Q. What about treating back injuries in kids?
    A. If you think you may have injured your back, it is important to seek medical attention right away to avoid complications and further injury. The sooner, the better, especially for children's sports injuries. Back injuries can occur at any time and often require intensive rehabilitation and medical treatment. Some ways to avoid injuries to the back are to maintain good core strength and spinal flexibility as well as training with good form. The best way to avoid serious sports injuries that require rehab is to learn and consistently use preventative techniques. Please call 954-265-6300 to schedule a time to have it checked out. Learn more about how to reduce back injuries >>
  • Q. What should I do if I think my child has a concussion?
    A. Seek immediate medical attention immediately. Sports injuries to the head can be serious. A medical specialist or athletic trainer should assess the athlete for treatment. U18 sports injury specialists perform medical evaluations for head trauma. Please call 954-265-6300 to schedule a time to have it checked out. Learn more about concussions >>
  • Q. What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

    A. Sprains involve stretching or tearing a ligament, the tissue that connects bone to bone, or a joint capsule. Sprains can occur when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, such as turning or rolling your ankle.

    Strains can result from stretching or tearing of a musculo-tendinous (muscle and tendon) structure. Strains are frequently seen in runners who strain their hamstrings. Strains occur at the junction where the muscle is becoming a tendon when a muscle is stretched and suddenly contracts, as with running or jumping.

    Both injuries can be very painful, and can be prevented with dynamic warm-up and cool down techniques and wearing protective athletic gear. Please call 954-265-6300 to schedulean appointment with a physician.Learn more about how to reduce muscle strain and avoid sprains >>

  • Q. What do I do if my child's cast gets wet?

    A. If the cast is slightly wet, you can safely dry it at home using a handheld hairdryer set on low heat or no heat. To prevent burns, be sure to keep the dryer several inches away from the body.

    If the cast is soaking wet, do not attempt to dry it at home. Instead, please call 954-265-6300 to schedule a time to have the cast removed. If the cast becomes wet after 5pm, we recommend that you take your child directly to an emergency room or urgent care center so the cast can be removed and your child can be fitted with a temporary splint.

    If your child has had a surgery with an incision under the cast, or there has been tendon transfer surgery, please call the doctor on-call to discuss the case before going to the emergency department. If you have any concerns, please call your child's physician.