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.
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.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Recent advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Published on in CHOP News
Four PTs from CHOP volunteered to perform musculoskeletal screenings for pre-participation physicals for Philadelphia student athletes.
Published on in CHOP News
Two PTs from CHOP's Center for Sports Medicine and Performance displayed poster presentations at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section meeting.