Because children and teens are still growing and developing, they experience different types of sports-related injuries than do adults.
The Sports Medicine Program at Miami Children’s is dedicated to supporting treatment and prevention of sports injuries in the growing athlete, or young sports enthusiast.
The program is staffed by one of the region’s first pediatric sports medicine specialists, Stephen Swirsky, D.O., board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to his work treating injuries through Miami Children’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, he provides sports medicine physicals for high school athletes and leads a team of sports trainers who provide medical coverage during youth soccer and football league sporting events. He is the team physician for one of the largest high schools in Miami-Dade County as well as a large gymnastics academy in Broward County.
Dr. Stephen Swirsky brings to the practice of orthopaedic medicine a special understanding of the needs of the young athlete. Prior to completing his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery residency, Dr. Swirsky was a physical therapist and a certified athletic trainer who worked with athletes of all levels. Currently a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, his diversified background and unique approach give him an unparalleled understanding of what is required to help his patients return to their optimal level of health and athletic performance.
“If a child encounters something other than a bruise, it should be evaluated by a pediatric orthopaedic specialist,” said Dr. Swirsky. “Most of the time you can tell when children are hurt, but not always. They may try to hide pain because they do not want to miss practice or a game,” he said.
The Sports Medicine Program also incorporates an array of diagnostic and therapeutic services such as X-ray, M.R.I., occupational and physical therapy. The interdisciplinary team members at the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center work together to provide the most advanced care for patients and their families. These services are provided in an outpatient setting at the MCH Dan Marino Center in Weston.
To make an appointment, please call 305-662-8366 or 1-800-685-1885.
To download the Sports Medicine Program at MCH Dan Marino Center Brochure, please click here.
Additional MCH Dan Marino Center Resources
Autism
Camp Dan Marino Center
Pediatric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Dan Marino Center Map & Directions
Monthly Community Outreach Programs
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Pediatric Neuroscience Program
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Therapy
Pediatric Ultrasound
Main Dan Marino Center page