Child Health and Safety
Why Healthy Kids Lead to Brighter Futures
In order to ensure healthy futures for our children, we all have to do our part to promote kids fitness in our communities. Jazzercise has… Continue Reading
Young Athletes At Risk Of Serious Knee Injury (ACL Rupture)
An ACL injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate (pronounced KROO-she-ate) ligament, inside your knee joint. An ACL injury most commonly occurs during sports… Continue Reading
Helping the Anxious Youth
When it comes to taking care of our children, every parent wants to do the right thing. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that… Continue Reading
Cure For Painful Flatfoot
Hyperpronation (flatfoot) is a very common condition of excessive motion of the rear foot that causes the appearance of a collapsed arch upon weight bearing…. Continue Reading
Aquatic Therapy For Children
When a child is hurting, parents/caregivers feel their hurt and seek ways to alleviate that pain. Doctors and physical therapists may recommend aquatic therapy as… Continue Reading
Pediatric Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects girls and boys equally and usually begins in the first few years of life, though it may go undiagnosed… Continue Reading
Whiplash
Whiplash is a sudden forward and/or backward movement of the head after an accident or a fall like a football tackle, slip and fall, or… Continue Reading
Children and Adolescents Suffering From Anxiety Benefit From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety is a natural reaction associated with the “fight or flight” response, and a general feeling of nervousness. Anxiety symptoms can arise during inappropriate situations… Continue Reading
Tooth Saving Tips
Dentists today are doing everything possible to save teeth. But sometimes patients don't understand their options or they feel that having a tooth extracted is… Continue Reading
Teen Academic and Personality Testing
Starting in elementary and middle school, the pressure to perform well in class and on standardized tests begins. The drumbeat reaches a crescendo as PSATs,… Continue Reading