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Office
225 E Chicago Ave # 69
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, IL 60611Phone+1 312-227-6190Fax+1 312-227-9404
Education & Training
- University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Sports Medicine (Pediatrics), 1999 - 2001
- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1997
- Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1994
- Cornell UniversityB. S., Biochemistry, With distinction, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 1999 - 2002
- MD State Medical License 1997 - 2000
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Thomas E. Shaffer award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023
- Best overall research award for “Effect of a neuromuscular warm-up on injury rates among female athletes in urban public high schools: A cluster-randomized controlled trial” American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, 2009
- Oded Bar-Or award for best pediatric sports medicine or healthy active living presentation, "Effect of a neuromuscular warm-up on injury rates among female athletes in urban public high schools: A cluster-randomized controlled trial” Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness’ Program, 2009
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Clinical Trials
- Role of Neuromuscular Training in Reducing Sports Injuries and Improving Fitness Among Chicago Public Elementary and Middle School Students Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
- Comparison of Three Treatments for Lower Extremity Apophysitis Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
- Longitudinal Study of Children With Concussions Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 30 citationsRisk of Injuries Associated With Sport Specialization and Intense Training Patterns in Young Athletes: A Longitudinal Clinical Case-Control StudyNeeru Jayanthi, Stephanie Kleithermes, Lara R. Dugas, Jacqueline Pasulka, Sara Iqbal
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020-06-25 - 304 citationsSports-Specialized Intensive Training and the Risk of Injury in Young Athletes A Clinical Case-Control StudyNeeru Jayanthi, Cynthia R. LaBella, Daniel Fischer, Jacqueline Pasulka, Lara R. Dugas
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015-02-02 - 117 citationsAnterior cruciate ligament injuries: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.Cynthia R. LaBella, William Hennrikus, Timothy E. Hewett, Joel S. Brenner, Alison Brooks
Pediatrics. 2014-05-01
Journal Articles
- Difficulty Hearing in Noise: A Sequela of Concussion in ChildrenCynthia LaBella, MD, AAP News
- Sports Specialization in Young athletes: Evidence-based RecommendationsJayanthi N, Pinkham C, Patrick B, Dugas L, LaBella C, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 1/1/2013
- Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for PreventionLaBella C, Mjaanes J, and the AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness., Pediatrics, 10/22/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Groin and buttock pain in an adolescent male soccer athleteLaBella C, AMSSM 14th Annual Conference, Austin, TX, 4/18/2005
- Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Program at Uplift Community High School Health Center-HeartlandLaBella C
Lectures
- Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and PreventionNational Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV - 6/1/2013
- Lessons Learned from Implementing an ACL Injury Prevention Program in Chicago Public High SchoolsAmerican College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN - 5/1/2013
- Return to Football After Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAAP Grand Rounds - 1/1/2013
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Authored Content
- Difficulty Hearing in Noise: A Sequela of Concussion in ChildrenMay 2018
Press Mentions
- 2021 AMSSM Oral Research Poster PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
- 2021 AMSSM Rising with Research PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
- 2021 AMSSM Research Podium PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North AmericaMember
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