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13
Oct
2023
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10:24 AM
America/Chicago
n the pediatric skeleton, growth and bone development. Cook Children's Orthopedics provides comprehensive treatment for children and adolescents with sports injuries, traumatic injuries, congenital and developmental problems of the extremities and spine. ...
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20
Jun
2023
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12:33 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleAhh, summer. It’s full of adventure. Or, if your kids are anything like mine — misadventure.Barely two weeks into our summer break this year I made a visit to urgent care with my 14-year-old to have a fish hook removed from his hand. Totally worth it, he says, since he caught a ba ...
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01
Jun
2023
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12:15 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBefore they can pump weights in the school gym or march with the band this summer, teens in Texas need to complete a form that aims to catch any underlying health concerns.The annual UIL pre-participation physical evaluation form applies to junior high and high school student athletes ...
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04
Jan
2023
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12:22 PM
America/Chicago
By Eline WigginsBuffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a hit during Monday evening’s game. The Bills said in a statement that he was given CPR on the field and his heartbeat was restored. On Tuesday, the Bills said Hamlin was in critical condition.This incident stu ...
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16
Aug
2018
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13:44 PM
America/Chicago
departments across the country, including Cook Children’s.
Last year saw more kids coming to the Emergency Department for playground falls, sports injuries and pedestrian accidents with kids walking or riding their bike to school.
We took a look at Trauma Department registry for the wee ...
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08
Feb
2018
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10:31 AM
America/Chicago
rs, ankle and wrist sprains, strains, shoulder and elbow dislocations and broken bones.
There are several things that you can do to prevent winter sports injuries, should the Winter Olympics leave your child feeling inspired. Here are some tips:
Use the proper equipment:
Wear a helmet! Lo ...
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Aug
2016
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10:27 AM
America/Chicago
(ED) set to open Monday, Aug. 22.
“Last year during that first week of school, we saw more kids coming to the ED for playground falls, sports injuries and pedestrian accidents with kids walking or riding their bike to school,” said Denise Doherty, RN, director of the Emergency D ...
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21
Jun
2016
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16:59 PM
America/Chicago
If you are the parent of a young athlete, you may have noticed a difference in the way kids are participating in sports than when you were a kid.
At Cook Children’s SPORTS Rehab, we’ve noticed a shift in what we see in our clinic. Over the past decade, the three major changes we&rsquo ...
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05
Feb
2016
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10:25 AM
America/Chicago
at every parent should know about concussions
There's no such thing as 'just' having your bell rung
Top 10 questions parents have about sports injuries
Injury Prevention Guide
Strength training in children/adolescents
Young athlete's injury prevention guide
Rise of overuse inju ...
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11
Jan
2016
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14:58 PM
America/Chicago
ing:
Early specialization leads to overuse injuries.
More and more orthopedic experts are speaking out to shine light on the world of pediatric sports injuries. They have become increasingly alarmed by the skyrocketing rates of injuries in kids and some go so far as to describe it as an epidem ...
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