Services and specializations

SPORTS program

The Cook Children's Sports Performance Orthopedic Rehab Team Specialists (SPORTS) program offers convenient, coordinated and comprehensive care to children and teenagers with an orthopedic or sports-related injury.

Our physicians, therapists, nurses and technologists work exclusively with children and teens. They understand the unique needs of a growing athlete's bones, muscles, body and mind.

SPORTS services

Orthopedics
Physical therapy
Sports rehab
Urgent Care Center and Emergency Department
Radiology
Education and instruction for athletes, parents, coaches and athletic trainers
Injury prevention seminars

SPORTS works with many specialties within Cook Children's to provide a team approach to care. We work with: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Nutrition, Neurosciences and Behavioral Health.

Our specialty care team


	Gray, David W. M.D. Medical Director of Orthopedics View physician biography.		Burke, Ronald G. M.D. View physician biography.


	Matthew Mayfield M.D. View physician biography.		Jason Kennedy M.D. View physician biography.

Pamela Sherman M.D.

View physician biography.

Diggs, Kathryn PA-C

Smith, Russell PA-C

Care and treatment

Cook Children's orthopedic surgeons are trained to treat a wide range of pediatric athletes, including beginners, special needs and those on select teams. Patient services range from assessments and examinations, such as X-rays, regular monitoring and bracing, to surgery, if necessary. Patients also have access to a Cook Children's pediatric orthotist. Our SPORTS team helps the patient focus on proper rehabilitation and future injury prevention.

Patient events & CME opportunities

Contact Dana Harrison, SPORTS Program Manager at dana.harrison@cookchildrens.org or 817-605-2925 for more information about the following:

Annual SPORTS Symposium
Injury prevention seminars
Participation in health fairs and community events