Sports Medicine

When it comes to kids and sports, no one wants to be sidelined by an injury. Whether your child plays just for fun in the backyard or on a competitive team, we take athletic injuries seriously.

Our team of highly skilled sports medicine specialists understands how to treat pediatric sports injuries. Our advanced knowledge of children's bodies and how they develop allows us to customize treatment to each young athlete.

Whenever possible, we use conservative, noninvasive therapies. Our goal is to have your child back in the game as quickly - and safely - as possible.

Our services

To help your child heal and return to doing the athletic activities they love, we offer a variety of services and treatments, including:

Same-day appointments for new injuries
On-site X-ray
Casting, splinting and bracing options for most injuries/fractures
Nutritional counseling
Referrals for custom orthotics and sports physical therapy
Female Athlete clinic
The John and Tracy Sellers Sports Complex at Walsh Ranch
Athletic training
Sport concussion

Conditions

Our sports medicine experts provide care for a wide range of athletic injuries and conditions, including:

Fractures
Growth plate injuries
Contusions
Overuse injuries
Concussions
Stress injuries
Sprains and strains
Tendonitis

iCan Bike

Who: For kids with a diagnosed disability
When: TBD for 2025
Where: Game On

iCan Dance

Who: For kids with a diagnosed disability
When: TBD for 2025
Where: Southwest Christian School

Contact mary.pfeffer@cookchildrens.org or call 682-303-2669 with questions or additional information.

Youth activity camps

We will have different camps during school breaks and holidays, hosted at the John and Tracy Sellers Sports Complex. We will also have sports sessions for each season throughout the year. Visit our camp registration page to see current offerings and reserve your spot!

Cook Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine does not schedule appointments only for sports physicals. Please contact an athletic trainer to request assistance with sports physicals hosted at your school.

If you are a school or sports organization looking for athletic training coverage, please submit a request for services for a Cook Children's athletic trainer.

In the media

Down, Set...Safety First: Protecting players in the high stakes game of high school football

Meet our team

As pediatric specialists, we understand that children and teenagers need specialized care. Their bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons are still growing, and their response to pain and injury is very different than an adult's.

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Aaren Stratton

Aaren Stratton ATC, LAT, CES

Aaren started working with Cook Children's in 2023 as an Athletic Trainer in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department. She received her Bachelor of Science Athletic Training degree from University of Texas Arlington in 2011. Prior to coming to Cook Children's, Aaren worked as a secondary school athletic trainer at Mansfield Lake Ridge High School for ten years.

Aaren has been a member of the National Athletic Training Association since 2008. She is a Corrective Exercise Specialist as well as an ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer.

Aaren lives in Mansfield, Texas with her husband and their children. In her free time, she enjoys kickboxing, watching sports and spending time with her family.

Carolyn Snow

Carolyn Snow MS, LAT, ATC, OTC

Carolyn started working with Cook Children's in 2022 as an athletic trainer in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department. She received her Bachelor of Science Athletic Training degree from Texas Christian University in 2010. She went on to receive her Master's degree from the University of North Texas in 2012 in Kinesiology where she was also the athletic trainer for their volleyball team. Prior to coming to Cook Children's, Carolyn has worked in orthopedic clinics with all age groups where she would assist in clinic and surgery.

Carolyn has been a member of the National Athletic Training Association since 2006. She is a Certified Orthopaedic Technologist as well as an ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer. Carolyn has a passion for helping her community, especially keeping youth in the activities they love.

Carolyn lives in Weatherford, Texas with her husband and their children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching sports and spending time with her family.

Jeffrey Bass

Jeffrey Bass MS, ATC, LAT, OPE-C

Jeffrey joined the Cook Childrens Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department in 2023. He received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Texas Tech University. Jeffrey is licensed and board certified as an athletic trainer as well certified as an Orthopedic Physician Extender. He has worked in multiple athletic training practice settings including, high school, college, professional sports as well as clinical orthopedics. He also works as a football medical observer in the Big 12 Conference.

Jeffrey has been a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association since 1977 where he has served in various committee positions. Specifically, his service work in District 6 of the NATA (Southwest Athletic Trainers Association) includes over 25 years in leadership, including serving as president of the SWATA during 1999-2000.

Currently, Jeffrey lives in Fort Worth with his wife. They have two grown daughters and in his free time enjoys spending time with his family that includes two grandchildren, cooking outside, playing and watching golf, and spending time working on DIY projects.

Micaela Lozano

Micaela Lozano, DAT, LAT, ATC, ROT, OPE-C

Micaela started working with Cook Children's in 2024 as an athletic trainer in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. She has two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Exercise Science from Marquette University in 2009. She then got her Master's degree in Athletic Training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2011, before getting her Doctorate of Athletic Training at Indiana State University in 2021. Before coming to Cook Children's, Micaela worked at the D1 level, the secondary school level and in clinic settings in pediatrics as well as the general population for the last 12 years.

Micaela has been a member of the National Athletic Training Association since 2010. She is a registered orthopedic technologist as well as an ImPACT-trained athletic trainer and is a certified orthopedic physician extender.

Micaela lives in Coppell, Texas with her husband and two border collies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, watching sports and reading.

Sarah Washington

Sarah Washington, MHA, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES, PES

Sarah joined the Cook Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department as an athletic trainer and a strength and conditioning specialist in 2024. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Angelo State University in 2009, and completed her Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Grand Canyon University in 2023. Before coming to Cook Children's she worked in the secondary school setting for 11 years, most recently with Fort Worth ISD.

Sarah has been a member of the National Athletic Training Association since 2013, and is a member of the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association. Licensed and certified as an athletic trainer, she also holds the Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist credentials from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Sarah lives in Fort Worth with her husband, son and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, catching up with friends over coffee and trying out all the taco shops Fort Worth has to offer!

Frankie Kindy

Frankie Kindy, MS, RD, LD

Frankie started working with Cook Children's in 2023 as a Registered Dietitian in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department. She received her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, Master of Science in Human Nutrition, and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). Prior to coming to Cook Children's, Frankie worked as a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer at a commercial gym, providing fitness and nutrition guidance for teens and adults in all walks of life. She is currently studying to become a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics.

Frankie grew up participating in sports and loves teaching young athletes how to fuel their bodies to perform at their best and reduce their risk of injury. In addition, she is very passionate about promoting a good relationship with food that lasts a lifetime. Food is fuel and fun! In her free time, Frankie enjoys exercising, reading, eating yummy food, and spending time with her husband and two cats.

We're here to help.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment, refer a patient or speak with us, please call our main office at 682-885-4405. You can also reach out to one of our clinic locations.

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