Category Archives: Pediatric Feature
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms
Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement interventions—including orthotic devices, stretching, and strengthening—to address the biomechanical factors that are believed to contribute to heel pain and other symptoms in this population.
By Erin Boutwell
Posted in 2015, Pediatric Feature, May
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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
Posted in Pediatric Feature, February, 2015
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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
Posted in Pediatric Feature, February, 2015
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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
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
Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, November
Tagged idiopathic toe walking, toe-walking
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Prevention of ACL injuries targets youngest athletes
Some evidence suggests that neuromuscular training before puberty can help further reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rates. But young children respond differently to instruction than their older counterparts, which means early intervention requires some creativity.
By P.K. Daniel
Outcome studies continue to support Ponseti method
Clubfoot researchers have begun to report long-term data that continue to solidify the superiority of the conservative method over surgical intervention in most cases. But variations to the traditional Ponseti method are arising, particularly in developing countries, and may alter outcomes.
By Larry Hand
Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, August
Tagged clubfoot, pediatric clubfoot, Ponseti method
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Kids, clothes, and AFOs: Finding just the right fit
When a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have to be more than just cute. Trying to match the logistical requirements of AFOs with fashion concerns and psychosocial development can be a challenge for patients and parents alike.
By Shalmali Pal
Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, May
Tagged children's footwear and AFOs, fashion, Pediatric AFOs
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Juvenile hallux valgus: Shoe fit and other considerations
Austrian research suggests too-short shoes may contribute to the development of bunions in children, and genetics also appear to play a role. Most clinicians try to avoid surgery in young patients, instead turning to conservative strategies such as…
By Christina Hall Nettles
Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, May
Tagged juvenile hallux valgus, pediatric footwear
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New flatfoot data rekindle debate over role of obesity
Australian researchers found no correlation between body mass index and prevalence of pediatric flatfoot, but used a different methodology than previous studies that reached an opposite conclusion. The conflicting results have revitalized the ongoing debate on this topic.
By Cary Groner
Posted in February, Pediatric Feature, 2014
Tagged Pediatric Flatfoot, pediatric flatfoot and obesity
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