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psychological abuse in youth sports

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 Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ISSP Athlete abuse...it happens more commonly than what we realize. A recent study of American athletes notes over 75 % of youth athletes report abuse: psychological, physical, and sexual. Psychological abuse is often overlooked, minimized, or accepted in athletics...both in America and worldwide. While sports participation is not always puppies and sunshine, there is a difference between even stern constructive criticism and psychological abuse.  Psychological abuse is more than "just words."  Psychological abuse, a pattern of deliberate, prolonged, repeated non-contact behaviors within a power differential relationship ,  is at the core of ALL OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE. No abuse can occur without psychological abuse, and psychological abuse is absolutely abuse. Please hear this. All athletes have a right to engage in "safe sport." Safe sport is defined as an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable, and free fro
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Exercise part 2: lower body

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  Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN ABOM, ABPM-Add, ABSSP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emerg
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  Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSSP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emer
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Weight loss and bone density

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 Jennifer Morris, MD PC ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSPP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emerge
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Exercise recommendations

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Jennifer Morris, MD PC ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ISSP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergenc
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Psychiatry, Psychiatry Medicine and Weight Gain

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Jennifer Morris, MD, MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergency me
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Temperature and Exercise

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Jennifer Morris, MD PC ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-ADD This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergency medi
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