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New Ways to Treat Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) without Surgery
Advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.
Health on Wheels
A new Mobile Health Unit brings care and more to adolescents in underserved neighborhoods.
How to Safely Return to Play After Pandemic Lockdowns
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.
Multidisciplinary Approach Leads to Better Outcomes in Treating Infants with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
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
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
Lynne Ellis shares how the Trisomy 21 Program’s Pool Group has changed her daughter Hazel's outlook and improved her functional skills.
“Me Voy!” Simple Devices Bring Movement, Play and Exploration to the Dominican Republic
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.
Information about Sexual Health Helps Protect Teens Against STDs
In 2015, the Adolescent Initiative helped more than 160 youth infected with HIV get care, and 3,000 Philadelphia teens received education and case management services in order to prevent new HIV infections.