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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter brings injuries unique to cold weather sports. Two of the more common categories of injuries are those influenced by environmental conditions and accidents.
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Winter Workout: Exercise During TV Commercials
As always, consult with your child’s physician before implementing any new exercise routine. How do you keep your family active throughout the winter? By encouraging them to step away from the couch or computer, and get moving during the commercials of their favorite TV show! Staying active
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New National Study Examines Pediatric Mobility Aid-Related Injuries
Children and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury.
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New National Study Examines Pediatric Mobility Aid-Related Injuries
Children and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury.
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Lawn Mower Injuries Send 13 Children to the Emergency Department Every Day
On average every day in the United States, 13 children receive emergency treatment for a lawn mower-related injury. That adds up to almost 4800 children injured each year.
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Physical Therapy - Sports and Orthopedic
Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy team works closely with Sports Medicine and Orthopedics to help rehabilitate and return children to their previous function level.
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart. It changes blood flow, making the heart work harder. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
A New Campaign to Help Teens Identify “Green Flags” for Healthy Relationships
In February 2024, The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched the Green Flags campaign which works to educate teens about the characteristics of healthy relationships.
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Food Language and Body Image
Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food.
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital) in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body. The left ventricle (pumping chamber) of the heart must work harder in order to pump blood through the narrowed aorta.