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Cynthia LaBella, MD, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL

CynthiaLaBellaMDFAAP, FAMSSM

Pediatrics Chicago, IL

Sports Medicine

Medical director, Institute for Sports Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine

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  • Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 69
    Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-227-6190
    Fax+1 312-227-9404

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Sports Medicine (Pediatrics), 1999 - 2001
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1997
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1994
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB. S., Biochemistry, With distinction, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • MD State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Difficulty Hearing in Noise: A Sequela of Concussion in Children  
    Cynthia LaBella, MD, AAP News
  • Sports Specialization in Young athletes: Evidence-based Recommendations  
    Jayanthi N, Pinkham C, Patrick B, Dugas L, LaBella C, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 1/1/2013
  • Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for Prevention  
    LaBella 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 athlete
    LaBella C, AMSSM 14th Annual Conference, Austin, TX, 4/18/2005
  • Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Program at Uplift Community High School Health Center-Heartland
    LaBella C

Lectures

  • Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Prevention 
    National 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 Schools 
    American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN - 5/1/2013
  • Return to Football After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction 
    AAP 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 Presentations
    2021 AMSSM Oral Research Poster PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
  • 2021 AMSSM Rising with Research Presentations
    2021 AMSSM Rising with Research PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
  • 2021 AMSSM Research Podium Presentations
    2021 AMSSM Research Podium PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021
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