by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 16, 2024 | Brain Health & Stroke, Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Uncategorized
On average, one out of every five student-athletes playing a contact sport experiences a concussion due to a blow to the head. In sports like football and soccer, the risk of concussion is even more pronounced, with higher rates of injury reported. These numbers...
by John Heise MD, Director of Adolescent Medicine | Dec 4, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well, Uncategorized
In the whirlwind of a child’s or teenager’s busy life, one health priority often takes a backseat – sleep. However, the importance of sleep and creating good sleep habits in these formative years cannot be overstated. Quality sleep is pivotal in day-to-day...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 28, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy (PT) helps people recover or gain...
by Erlanger Marketing | Mar 31, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic applies to our data here at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Here are 14 tips for children’s safety. Approximately 8,000 children are treated...
by Erlanger Health System | Sep 20, 2022 | Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics
Ensure your Fall season isn’t full of falls! The temperature is finally beginning to cool off when the sun goes down, which means Autumn is right around the corner. Autumn is a great season to take care of your lawn, go on a hike, walk downtown, paddleboard, and maybe...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Jan 11, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
We all want our kids to be physically active and to enjoy their playtime while still being safe. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic holds true to our data here at Children’s Hospital at...
