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.
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The Connection between Diet, Periods and Bone Stress Injuries in Female Athletes
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Bone stress injuries are common overuse injuries that often strike young female athletes, and can take them out of the game, studio or gym for months. Naomi Brown, MD, talks about relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and its connection to stress fractures.
Visio-vestibular Examination is a Critical Component of Diagnosing Concussion in Young Athletes, Feasible Across Multiple Care Settings
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers recommend specific updates to clinical examinations to improve initial concussion diagnosis across multiple settings.
Game Changer
Published on in Children's View
A generous gift will further our understanding of how and when kids get injured playing sports — and the best ways to treat them.
No Overall Difference in Concussion Recovery Time Seen for Male and Female Collegiate Athletes
Published on in CHOP News
Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources.
Setting Expectations for Pediatric ACL Surgery Recovery
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As participation in youth sports has grown, so has the rate of injury. Dr. Ted Ganley, a specialist in pediatric ACL reconstruction, talks about how to balance a child’s torn ACL recovery with a family’s hopes and demands.
Hand-held Device Could Someday Provide Fast, Objective Method to Diagnose Concussions in Youth Athletes
A new study from CHOP demonstrates that a device measuring how the pupil responds to light can show clear differences in concussions.
Read morePrevent Common Running Injuries with a Healthy Training Routine
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
These useful tips from the running medicine experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia can help your child avoid common running injuries.
Returning to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
When is it safe for kids to get back in the game? A CHOP expert offers some guidance.
Universal Preoperative COVID-19 Screening Improves Safety by Identifying Otherwise Asymptomatic Pediatric Surgical Patients
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Study led by CHOP physicians found half of pediatric patients who were screened had no symptoms, and infection rates among children varied greatly.