Study Shows Uptick in At-Home Pediatric Fractures During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 28, 2020
CHOP researchers report a 2.5-fold decrease in pediatric fractures overall, due to organized sports cancellations and playground closures.
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Dance Physical Therapy: Getting Dancers Back on Their Feet
Mar 12, 2020
A dance physical therapist familiar with physical and technical demands of dance can shorten recovery time and get patients back in the studio as soon as possible.
Common Ballet Injuries in Adolescents and Teens
Mar 12, 2020
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.
CHOP Study Demonstrates How to Collect True Impact Incidents from Head Impact Sensors in Youth Sports
Mar 10, 2020
Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives.
Female Athletes Seek Specialty Care for Concussion Later than Males
Sep 16, 2019
Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that female athletes seek specialty care for concussion later than males, potentially contributing to longer recovery.
Are Eyes a Window to Diagnosing Acute Concussion in Youth?
Oct 9, 2018
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia focus on vision deficits as biomarkers of concussion.
How to Prevent Heat Stroke: Common Sense Guidelines
May 26, 2023
When the summer heat gets intense, follow these common-sense guidelines to prevent heat stroke and keep your kids (and yourself!) safe on the hottest days.
Prevent Common Running Injuries with a Healthy Training Routine
Sep 10, 2020
These useful tips from the running medicine experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia can help your child avoid common running injuries.
A Perfect 10 Winter Sports Safety Tips
Feb 8, 2022
Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Get expert advice on how to protect your family from common winter sports injuries.
Innovative Study Will Translate Objective Diagnostic Measures for Sports-related Concussion across the Lab, Clinic and Field
May 15, 2017
A team of researchers from CHOP and Penn are working to enhance the accuracy of sports-related concussion diagnoses and help design better protective equipment.