Improper backpack use can contribute to injury, especially to children with young, growing muscles and joints. Children may experience any or all of these symptoms from improper use of a backpack: Shoulder pain Hip, knee, or ankle pain Back or neck pain Headaches Red marks on the shoulders Numbness and tingling in the arms Backpack […]
Our growing children are at risk for postural concerns, back pain, shoulder pain, even headaches as a result of carrying a backpack that is poorly fit or too heavy. Their small and rapidly changing frames are often not equipped with the strength and stability necessary to support the weight of their textbooks, lunches, and other […]
Torticollis is a common condition among infants characterized by an asymmetrical positioning of the head and neck. Typically with torticollis, an infant will present with a preference for tilting the head in one direction while turning it to the opposite side. Neck tightness, muscle weakness, and abnormal balance reactions are often observed with this diagnosis. […]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common source of knee pain in the physically active population, particularly active women. Conservative rehabilitation is the primary treatment option for PFPS, a diagnosis often attributed to muscular dysfunction. Quadriceps muscle dysfunction has a well-known association with PFPS, however it has been only recently that the literature is establishing […]
