A reference guide for players, parents and coaches for returning to youth sports after COVID-19 shutdowns, developed by experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides information on 504 plans, which ensure reasonable accommodations for children who qualify.
Ian Lahey, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, a physical therapist with the Sports Medicine and Performance Center at CHOP, discuss the latest non-surgical treatments for scoliosis in children, including guidelines for wearing braces, the benefits of scoliosis rehab, and ongoing research.
A CHOP sports medicine physical therapist and a patient demonstrate the first phase in a home program to rehabilitate your foot or ankle following an injury.
A CHOP sports medicine physical therapist and a patient demonstrate the second phase in a home program to rehabilitate your foot or ankle following an injury.
CHOP brings specialty and surgical services to families in our Specialty Care and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. The centers allow families access to the services of renowned Children's Hospital surgeons without a trip to the city.
Watch a recording of a sports safety webinar for parents and coaches of youth athletes, hosted by CHOP pediatric sports medicine specialists, in partnership with LeagueSide.
Learn about surgical options for spine and chest-wall deformities including growing rods, VEPTR and other research advances by Orthopaedics and the Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at CHOP.
CHOP concussion experts encourage families to seek medical attention for any type of head injury and follow doctors’ advice before resuming typical activities.
Watch a video about the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and meet some of the children we treat.
Things move quickly in CHOP's Pediatric Trauma Center. Learn about how experts simultaneously examine, diagnose and treat a patient to detect life-threatening injuries and get them treated now.
OrthoInfo is a trusted source of information from AAOS about musculoskeletal conditions and injuries — how they are treated, as well as how they can be prevented.
It provides multidisciplinary scientific education for healthcare professionals, and promotes excellence in research and services for people with cerebral palsy.
Founded in 1933, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is a provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.
The American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine promotes orthopaedic medicine by providing a forum for physicians to learn integrative diagnostic techniques and comprehensive non-surgical treatment methods.
The oldest and most distinguished orthopaedic association in the world, the American Orthopaedic Association has been the parent of several major orthopaedic organizations.
ASIA was created to promote and establish standards of excellence for all aspects of healthcare of individuals with spinal cord injury, educate the public on all aspects of spinal cord injury, and promote research.
A website to help parents of children with diastrophic dysplasia to solve the very early questions of self-care and adjustments to the home and school environments.
It provides information, advocacy and support for patients and medical professionals, and promotes research for diagnosis, treatment and a cure for FD and related diseases.
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers reviews of medical books including FLNB-Related Disorders by Stephen Robertson, FRACP, DPhil.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) provides advocacy, education and other services to improve the lives of all people affected by rare diseases.
NSF is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children, parents, adults and healthcare providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities.
Members are board certified in orthopaedic surgery and have participated in additional training to become specialized in the care of children’s musculoskeletal health.
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is an international organization of orthopaedic surgeons and other allied health professionals dedicated to sports medicine.
This online parent forum is for families interested in learning more about vertebral body stapling and vertebral body tethering as a treatment for scoliosis.
This online parent forum is for families interested in learning more about vertebral body stapling and vertebral body tethering as a treatment for scoliosis.