How to Safely Return to Play After Pandemic Lockdowns
Published on in CHOP News
After a year of pandemic lockdowns, high school athletes are getting injured. The Philadelphia Inquirer asked CHOP experts for advice on how to safely return to play.
Physical Therapy News and Updates
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Multidisciplinary Approach Leads to Better Outcomes in Treating Infants with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP case study demonstrates advantages of drawing on multiple medical specialties, including orthopaedics, neurology, and occupational therapy, when treating brachial plexus birth injuries.
Common Ballet Injuries in Adolescents and Teens
Published on in CHOP News, Orthopaedics Update
It takes a lot of practice to make ballet look effortless. Young dancers whose bodies are still growing should take steps to avoid training injuries.
Not Just Splashing Around
Published on in Trisomy 21 Update
Lynne Ellis shares how the Trisomy 21 Program’s Pool Group has changed her daughter Hazel's outlook and improved her functional skills.
New Ways to Treat Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) without Surgery
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Recent advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.
“Me Voy!” Simple Devices Bring Movement, Play and Exploration to the Dominican Republic
Published on in CHOP News
Physical therapists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia traveled to the Dominican Republic with gently used wheelchairs and walkers to help children with physical disabilities.
The Philadelphia Daily News features Story of CHOP Stroke Patient, Avery Marz
Published on in CHOP in the Media
Avery Marz suffered a stroke the week before the start of her freshman year of college, pausing her dreams of playing college basketball. Now, she is on the road to recovery and strives to be back on the court with her teammates.
One Foot in Front of the Other
Published on in Children's View
After sudden paralysis, Ashley, 13, is learning to walk again with the help of CHOP rehab therapists, positive thinking and a lot of hard work.
Smoothing the Road to Recovery
Published on in Children's View
For patients with complex or ongoing conditions, care coordination between multiple outpatient clinics will become more convenient at the new Buerger Center, where these specialties will share space.
Sports Medicine Team Volunteers for Student Athlete Screening
Published on in CHOP News
Four PTs from CHOP volunteered to perform musculoskeletal screenings for pre-participation physicals for Philadelphia student athletes.