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Treating and preventing ankle sprains in children

High rates of chronic ankle instability in children suggest a need for better prevention and treatment of ankle sprains in young patients, but researchers are just starting to explore whether clinical approaches designed for adults will also be effective in their younger counterparts.

By P.K. Daniel

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, February, 2015 | Leave a comment

Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips

Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing this patient population, knee symptoms may not be given high priority. Proper diagnosis and treatment of knee pain, however, can be key to maximizing a childʼs mobility and quality of life.

By Shalmali Pal

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, February, 2015 | Leave a comment

Parents: How to make them your clinical allies

While the patient is always the practitionerʼs first priority, establishing a convivial relationship with a childʼs parents can mean the difference between victory and failure when it comes to diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating lower extremity problems in pediatric patients.

By Shalmali Pal

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, November | Tagged | Leave a comment

Rates of chronic ankle instability in children are surprisingly high

Experts push for better sprain rehab – Primary ankle sprains often occur before adulthood, and a recent literature review from Australia suggests that some pediatric populations exhibit a high rate of ankle injury recurrence and chronic ankle instability (CAI).

By P.K. Daniel

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Posted in 2014, November, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Gait compensations vary in kids with limb length discrepancies

Location of shortening is key factor – Contrary to popular perceptions, children with limb length discrepancy (LLD) may each use multiple compensatory strategies when they are walking, depending on where their discrepancy is, and those gait patterns may present a dilemma for practitioners.

By Larry Hand

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Posted in 2014, November, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Below-knee amputation level has subtle functional effects

Syme, transtibial gaits are similar – The relative functional benefits of transtibial and Syme amputations in adults have been discussed in the medical literature, but few studies have addressed similar issues in pediatric patients.

By Hank Black

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Posted in November, Pediatric Clinical News, 2014 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Toe walking researchers revisit idiopathic label

Two recent literature reviews underscore the lack of high-level evidence to support the various treatments available for idiopathic toe walking. But new research is starting to fill that void, and is also engendering new theories about factors that may contribute to the condition.

By Larry Hand

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, November | Tagged , | Leave a comment

An unexpected path, an invaluable perspective

For this family, one tiny extra chromosome led to a journey of self discovery
When our son was born, we prayed for a healthy baby with 10 fingers and 10 toes. Our prayers were answered. Three years later, those same prayers were said for baby number two. And, once again, our prayers were answered.

By Suzi Klimek

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Posted in 2014, August, Cover | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

SureStep SMO

The SureStep SMO remains the most advanced method of controlling excessive pronation and providing stability to the hypotonic population. Suitable for patients up to 80 lbs.

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Posted in 2014, August, Products | Leave a comment

BigShot/BigShot Lite

A growing child means eventually outgrowing the original SureStep SMO. The BigShot and BigShot Lite are the perfect solutions for older children who still need the stability of SureStep.

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Posted in August, Products, 2014 | Leave a comment