Contact Information
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
PediatricsWesterville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Learn more about Amy E. Valasek
Biography
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
“My passion, as a female physician, is to serve as a strong role model for all females to excel in science, sports, and life long fitness.”
Patient Care
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Academic and Clinical Areas
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Research
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
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Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Clinical Interests
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
Personal Interests
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
Professional Experience
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
Contact Information
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Schedule a Sports Medicine Appointment With Dr. Valasek
Our new online scheduling tool allows you to conveniently schedule an appointment.
Connect with Amy E. Valasek
Connect on LinkedIn
Contact Information
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
PediatricsWesterville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Learn more about Amy E. Valasek
Biography
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
“My passion, as a female physician, is to serve as a strong role model for all females to excel in science, sports, and life long fitness.”
Patient Care
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Academic and Clinical Areas
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Research
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
View More Publications
Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Clinical Interests
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
Personal Interests
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
Professional Experience
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
Contact Information
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Schedule a Sports Medicine Appointment With Dr. Valasek
Our new online scheduling tool allows you to conveniently schedule an appointment.
Connect with Amy E. Valasek
Connect on LinkedIn
Contact Information
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
PediatricsWesterville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Learn more about Amy E. Valasek
Contact Information
- Call us at:
- (614) 355-6000
- Fax us at:
- (614) 355-6072
- PediatricsWesterville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Learn more about Amy E. Valasek
Biography
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
Biography
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
Biography
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
Amy Elizabeth Valasek, MD, MS, is a physician for Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. Dr. Valasek attended medical school at The University of Maryland. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Department of Pediatrics and sports fellowship at University of Maryland Family Medicine Department in Baltimore, MD. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She is active in the community, teaches group fitness classes weekly, and serves as team physician for New Albany Plains Local School Football team.
“My passion, as a female physician, is to serve as a strong role model for all females to excel in science, sports, and life long fitness.”
Patient Care
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Patient Care
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Patient Care
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Locations
Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
- Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
- Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Academic and Clinical Areas
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
Academic and Clinical Areas
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
Academic and Clinical Areas
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Physician Team
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Core Faculty
Community Pediatrics
Physician Team
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Primary Section
Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Physician Team
- Sports Medicine Fellowship
- Core Faculty
- Community Pediatrics
- Physician Team
- Primary Department
- Pediatrics
- Primary Section
- Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016 Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Lisa Krivickas Travel Clinical Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, 2016
- Member, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness
- Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Research
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
View More Publications
Research
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
View More Publications
Research
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
View More Publications
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients. Publications
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
View More Publications
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
My research focus is on pediatric physical activity and mental health. Specifically, the evaluation of physical activity as an exercise vital sign, exercise prescription and correlation to mental health and quality of life in all pediatric patients.
Interests
Mental Health Physical Activity
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33. Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505. Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78. Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358. Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122. Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101. Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198. Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777. Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3. Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881. Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539. Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080. Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
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- Young JA, Hand BN, Onate JA, Valasek AE. Clinical Utility and Validity of Exercise Vital Sign in Children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 Jan 1; 21: 28-33.
- Daniel K, Fischer A, Welty M, Valasek AE. Improving the Diagnosis of Menstrual Dysfunction through Quality Improvement. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jan-Feb; 7: e505.
- Yang J, Yeates KO, Shi J, Sullivan L, Xun P, Taylor HG, Tiso M, Pommering T, MacDonald J, Cohen DM, Hautmann A, Asa N, Singichetti B, Bailey M, Lu ZL, ReAct Clinical Study Group.. Association of Self-Paced Physical and Cognitive Activities Across the First Week Postconcussion With Symptom Resolution in Youth. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2021 Mar-Apr 01; 36: E71-E78.
- Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE. Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2020 Nov-Dec; 5: e358.
- Daniel KE, Valasek AE. The Knee Jerk Reaction. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 Oct; 59: 1119-1122.
- Stumph J, Young J, Singichetti B, Yi H, Valasek A, Bowman E, MacDonald J, Yang J, Fischer A. Effect of Exercise Recommendation on Adolescents With Concussion. J Child Neurol. 2020 Feb; 35: 95-101.
- Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
- Valasek AE, Young JA, Huang L, Singichetti B, Yang J. Age and Sex Differences in Overuse Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinics. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jun; 58: 770-777.
- Santelli J, McCambridge TM, Valasek AE, Standiford K. Proximal Radial Head Fractures in Young Gymnasts: A Case Series of Newly Described Overuse Injuries. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Jan; 29: e1-e3.
- Kennedy M, Ravindarin R, Valasek AE. Symptomatic Neck Pain: A Case Series of 2 Female Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 29; 9922818821881.
- Valasek AE, Bieganski M, Desrochers J, Young J. Self-Reported Physical Activity Level in Student Athletes at Preparticipation Physical Evaluations. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Nov; 28: 538-539.
- Valasek AE, Warren P, Kumar R. Klinefelter syndrome as a risk factor for recurrent deep vein thrombosis in an adolescent male: Significance of a thorough physical examination. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Aug; 65: e27080.
- Valasek AE, Gallup J, Wheeler TA, Valleru J. Decreasing Radiograph Errors in Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2018 Jul-Aug; 3: e089.
Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/04/2014
Board Certifications
Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center
Date Completed: 07/31/2009
Residency
John Hopkins Hospital
Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School
University of Maryland
Date Completed: 05/31/2005
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
Clinical Interests
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
Clinical Interests
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
Clinical Interests
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
Female Athlete Overtraining Syndrome Overuse Injuries
- Female Athlete
- Overtraining Syndrome
- Overuse Injuries
Personal Interests
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
Personal Interests
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
Personal Interests
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
- All activity; Bodypump; BodyCombat; Bodyflow; Les Mills Core
Professional Experience
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
Professional Experience
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
Professional Experience
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine2011 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics2010 - 2014 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department
2014 - Present Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine
Contact Information
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Contact Information
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Contact Information
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Pediatrics
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
Call us at: (614) 355-6000
Fax us at: (614) 355-6072
Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
- Call us at:
- (614) 355-6000
- Fax us at:
- (614) 355-6072
- Westerville Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Center584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map)
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