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Posted by: Maggy Rule, MS, AT, ATC on Aug 07, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.

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Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?
First published August 2016 Updated June 2026 In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking.
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Back Pain in Kids: The Ache of Children and Families
Many people associate back pain with the adult and elderly population. As it turns out, back pain in children and adolescents is common, and can be a real stressor to children and parents alike. Low back pain can prevent kids and teens from important daily activities such as carrying a book bag, participating in sports, and enjoying other activities that bring them joy.

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Bone Fractures in Children: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

Apr 04, 2018

Most childhood fractures are not cause for concern, but some may need to be fixed by an orthopedic specialist to improve bone alignment. Read More

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Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Aug 10, 2017

For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis. Read More

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Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: Managing Leg Discrepancy

Jul 06, 2017

There are many different reasons for leg length discrepancy, but there are essentially two main causes: being born with a condition that causes one leg to grow slower than the other or an incident that affects the length of the bone or affects the growth center of the bone. Read More