Jennifer King, DO
Dr. Jennifer King is a pediatric sports medicine physician at the Hawaii Pacific Health Bone & Joint Centers. She sees patients at both Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children and Pali Momi Medical Center. She completed her pediatric residency at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey and her sports medicine fellowship at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
During her fellowship, King provided medical coverage for Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, and Holmdel High School, as well as coverage for the Olympic Development Program for Soccer and Little League Baseball.
King has a special interest in dance and performance medicine, injury prevention, and the female athlete. She has been practicing in Hawaii since 2008.
Recent Articles by Dr. Jennifer King
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How to Survive Distance Learning at Home with Your Keiki
You may not have signed up for this, yet here you are, homeschooling your kids while we’re trying to control the spread of COVID-19. Suddenly our keiki are all learning from home for an indefinite amount of time. read moreHow to Survive Distance Learning at Home with Your Keiki
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Early Sports Specialization & Burnout in the Young Athlete
Why doing too much of any one sport too soon can put an early end to a child’s athletic career. read moreEarly Sports Specialization & Burnout in the Young Athlete
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How Inadequate Sleep Impacts Your Injury Risk
Research is showing that as the amount of shut-eye goes down, injury rates go up. read moreHow Inadequate Sleep Impacts Your Injury Risk
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What to Know about Concussions in Kids
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion is key to making sure your child gets the treatment he or she needs. read moreWhat to Know about Concussions in Kids
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Injuries Among Dancers Present Unique Challenges
Injury-prevention pointers to keep you on your feet. read moreInjuries Among Dancers Present Unique Challenges