The four pillars of sports performance are medical, training, nutrition and mental health.
Dr. Michelle Levitt offers a comprehensive evaluation to assess the overall health of athletes and identify areas that may improve athletic performance. Dr. Levitt and the Akron Children’s Sports Health team – which may include a certified athletic trainer, sports nutritionist and sports psychologist – address:
- Concussions
- Injury prevention
- Bone health
- Proper hydration and supplements
- Nutrition and nutrient deficiencies
- Exercise-induced asthma optimization
- Sleep and optimal recovery
- Overtraining
- Fatigue
- Cramping
- Functional movement screening
- Training model assessments for speed, strength, power and endurance
- Stress
- Confidence and empowerment
- Body composition
- Relative energy deficiency of sport (RED-S)
- Menstrual health
Customized care
Sports performance service begins with an initial assessment to screen for any medical issues – and review the athlete’s functional movement, current training routine, nutritional intake and mental well-being. From there, athletes receive personalized plans based on their age, sport and overall wellness.Sports performance and wellness evaluations are different from the yearly pre-participation sports physical.
Schedule an appointment
A physician referral is not required for a sports health and wellness evaluation. To schedule an appointment, call Akron Children’s Sports Medicine at 330-543-8260.
