There could be hundreds of reasons why kids actively engage in sports – growing up to be like their sports icons, fitting in with peers, getting fit and fighting obesity. Although generally, the physical activity would be beneficial to their health, some kids might go overboard and wear their body down at an early age.…
A broken bone, also known as a bone fracture, is a common injury seen in active children. It is typically caused by falls, hard bumps, excessive physical activity, and other incidents involving high force impact or stress. In April 2013, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) released the results of a study that…
Few sports injuries are as frightening as a concussion. The world has learned a lot about concussions in recent years, and the physicians today better understand how damaging head injuries can be; symptoms become much worse and take longer to resolve if the brain is reinjured before it can completely recover from a previous injury.…
Tips from Your Pediatrician in Littleton on Managing the Pain of Strep Throat For many kids and teens, getting strep throat is a rite of passage. This illness is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, and its symptoms include fever, belly pain, vomiting, and, of course, a very painful throat. If your child exhibits these symptoms,…
