Pulled Elbow (Nursemaid's Elbow): Symptoms, Professional Relocation, and Prevention
A pulled elbow, or Nursemaid's elbow, must only be relocated by a trained healthcare professional using gentle techniques like supination-flexion or h...
By Jordan
Category: Child Health
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Weight Training for Children: Risks, Benefits of Resistance Training, and Safe Alternatives
Traditional heavy weight training is not recommended for children primarily due to the risk of growth plate injuries and musculoskeletal imbalances, t...
By Jordan
Jogging for 6-Year-Olds: Risks, Recommendations, and Safe Alternatives
Sustained, structured jogging is generally not recommended for 6-year-olds due to their unique physiological development, musculoskeletal immaturity, ...
By Hart
Fluid on a Child's Knee: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Fluid on a child's knee, known as knee effusion, is a symptom of excess fluid accumulation caused by various factors, including traumatic injuries, ov...
By Hart
Stamina for Kids: Definition, Importance, and How to Develop It Safely
Stamina for kids is their ability to sustain physical activity over an extended period, involving both cardiovascular and muscular endurance, crucial ...
By Jordan
Running for 11-Year-Olds: Recommended Distances, Safety, and Development
Healthy 11-year-olds can generally run 1 to 3 miles per session, focusing on enjoyment, safety, and individual development rather than strict distance...
By Hart
Kids and Muscle Gain: Understanding Strength, Hypertrophy, and Safe Training
Children gain strength pre-puberty via neural adaptations, but significant muscle hypertrophy is more efficient during and after puberty due to a surg...
By Hart
Pediatric Hip Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Developmental Dysplasia
A child can dislocate their hip, though it is a relatively uncommon occurrence, particularly in traumatic scenarios, and distinct from developmental h...
By Alex
Baby Arm & Wrist Injuries: Is Dislocation Possible? Plus Nursemaid's Elbow, Fractures, and Prevention
While true wrist dislocation in babies is exceptionally rare, other arm and elbow injuries like Nursemaid's elbow and various fractures are significan...
By Hart
