Sports Medicine
Comprehensive sports injury care for growing athletes
Northeast Pediatrics is proud to offer comprehensive sports medicine care for young athletes. Dr. John Valdez, a board-certified pediatrician with specialized training in sports medicine, now sees patients in our office.
Dr. Valdez provides expert evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries and works closely with children and teens to support safe recovery, injury prevention, and long-term physical health. Whether your child is returning to play after an injury or staying active through growth and development, our goal is to keep young athletes healthy, strong, and confident.
Sports-related and Musculoskeletal Conditions Treated:
- Caring for minor broken bones, dislocated joints, sprains and other sudden injures
- Creating recovery plans and recommending safe exercises
- Evaluating and managing concussions and other head injuries
- Advice on injury prevention and guidance on safe to return to sports
- Providing splints and braces to support healing after an injury
- Treatment of ongoing problems - for example, joint pain or sore tendons
At Northeast Pediatrics, we’re here to support your young athlete — from evaluating and treating new sports injuries to helping prevent future ones. Our goal is to keep every child active, safe, and healthy at every stage of growth.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Valdez and find helpful resources below with guidance on physical activity, fitness, and injury prevention for children and teens.
