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A Parent's Guide to Knee Injuries
Knees are complex joints. When a knee injury occurs, the Sports Medicine experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are here to help.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious nerve-related condition that occurs mostly in children. AFM comes from a virus that is the common cold. AFM attacks the spinal cord and the nerves that go to the muscles. Patients begin with a respiratory illness and then end up with muscle weakness.
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Hamstring Strain
A hamstring strain is a stretching or tearing of the hamstring muscles located in the back of the thigh. Hamstring strains are usually caused by an over-stretching of the muscle. Symptoms of a hamstring strain include immediate pain in the muscle, pain with movement and swelling or bruising.
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
The Iliotibial Band (IT Band) is an extension of muscle on the outside of the thigh. IT band syndrome is a painful condition caused by overuse. Symptoms of IT band syndrome include pain on the outside of the knee or hip that becomes worse with activity.
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Patellar Subluxation
A patellar subluxation means that the kneecap has briefly slid out of its normal place in the groove at the center of the bottom end of the thigh bone.
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A Parent's Guide to Concussions
This guide helps parents understand concussions and the potential dangers to athletes in any sport.
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A Coach's Guide to Concussions
Concussions are a potential danger to athletes in any sport. This guide helps coaches understand what to do if an athlete is injured, and how to help them recover and get back to sports safely.
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Ohio's Concussion Law
Check out important information and frequently asked questions regarding Ohio's Concussion Law. The law promotes the protection of young athletes involved in sports activities at youth, middle school and high school levels.
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New Study Finds High School Lacrosse Players at Risk for Concussions, Other Injuries
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the United States, with more than 170,000 students now playing the sometimes hard-hitting game. The growing participation numbers, however, mean that more young people than ever are at risk of injury in lacrosse practice and competition.
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Pupil Activity Validation (PAV) Certification
A Pupil Activity Validation (PAV) certificate is required for all coaches in Ohio. Nationwide Children's Hospital’s Community Education Department and the Ohio Department of Education have registration information for classes offered at Nationwide Children's Hospital.