Introduction
Dr. Brouillette, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician, focuses on the treatment of teen athletes. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries, nonoperative musculoskeletal injuries, overuse injuries and concussion management. Dr. Brouillette is passionate about injury prevention. She is double board-certified in pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Brouillette completed her fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital and served as the team physician for Texas Southern University covering football, women’s soccer and women’s basketball. Dr. Brouillette is the team physician for Stockbridge High School and Hampton High School. She has also served as team physician to high schools in Nashville, Tenn., and Houston, Texas.
Focus of Practice
- Sports medicine
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Overuse
Areas of Interest
- Nonoperative musculoskeletal conditions
- Sports injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Team sports
- Concussion management
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Meridian Mark, 5445 Meridian Mark Rd NE Ste 250 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-255-1933Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Hudson Bridge, 1492 Hudson Bridge Road Stockbridge, GA 30281 Get Directions 404-255-1933Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Fayette, 1250 Highway 54 West Suite 200 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Get Directions 404-255-1933In the News
Dear Decaturish — The Health Risks of Rising Temperatures
With the heat index continuing to create dangerous temperatures, kids and teens are at risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses. In a letter to the editor, Dr. Ashley Brouillette, a sports medicine pediatrician at Children’s, shared signs of heat-related illness and a treatment plan if a child gets sick.
Decaturish
Spot These Hidden Signs of Youth Heat Exhaustion
Children and teens face severe heat illness risks because they struggle to self-regulate during outdoor activities, according to CHOA Sports Medicine Pediatrician, Dr. Ashley Brouillette. We speak with her about signs to watch for and preventative care.
FOX 5
GHSA Mandates Protective Headgear for Girls Flag Football; New Research Shows Why it Matters
Girls flag football players across Georgia will be required to wear approved protective headgear starting this fall under new GHSA safety rules aimed at reducing concussions and other head injuries. The mandate comes as the sport rapidly grows statewide, with more than 11,000 athletes participating, and is supported by research showing that nearly one-quarter of injuries in female flag football involve the head, face, or neck.
ANF
CHOA Doctor Breaks Down Youth Sports Concussion Safety
Dr. Ashley Brouillette, a sports medicine physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, joins the show to discuss concussion safety for student-athletes. She outlines key symptoms, baseline ImPACT testing, treatment protocols, and Georgia's Return to Play Act as kids head back to school and sports.
FOX Local
As Georgia Heats Up, Doctors Warn of Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Ashley Brouillet of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is urging Georgians to take heat-related illnesses seriously as temperatures and humidity rise, noting that children are especially vulnerable and that symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and a rapid pulse. She advises staying hydrated, cooling down quickly when symptoms appear, and seeking immediate medical attention if someone shows signs of heat stroke, such as confusion or altered mental status.
WSB-TV
Heat Illness Prevention for Kids this Summer
Dr. Ashley Brouillette, a sports medicine physician at Children’s, appeared on Good Day Atlanta to share heat safety tips with parents this summer. With temperatures rising, she helped educated consumers on different types of heat illnesses, treatments and prevention tips.
Good Day Atlanta
Tips for Preventing Overuse Injuries
Dr. Ashley Brouillette shares what and overuse injury is and strategies for children playing sports to prevent them.
NYO Magazine
Kids and Heat Related Injuries
Dr. Ashley Brouillette joined Good Day Atlanta on July 2 to talk about kids spending time outdoors when it is very hot and how to recognize and treat heat-related illnesses.
FOX5
Not Drinking Enough Water Could Have Delayed Effects on Your Kids
With temperatures reaching dangerous levels in Atlanta this week, Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Ashley Brouillette sat down with WSB-TV’s Linda Stouffer to talk heat illness. Dr. Brouillette shared tips on how to avoid heat illness as kids play outside this summer and what they can eat and drink to stay properly hydrated.
WSB-TV
Higher Risk of ACL Tears in Female Athletes
No athlete wants to be sidelined due to an ACL injury, but that risk is higher for female athletes - especially when it comes to tears. Dr. Ashley Brouillette with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta explains how to lower your risk of the injuries and what you need to do if you suffer one.
FOX5
Summer Scorcher Sets its Sights on Georgia: How to Beat the Heat
With record setting temperatures Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Ashley Brouillette discusses heat illness injuries and what to do avoid it with kiddos.
FOX5