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St. Louis Children's Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in St. Louis by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School ...
Returning to baseball or softball after an injury
Enrolling your young athlete in an off-season or preseason exercise routine or an arm-care program can help. ...
What to know about hand and wrist injuries
If you see an obvious break or blood, take your child to the emergency department for more immediate care. ...
Reducing the risk of pitching elbow injuries in youth baseball
Here are a few key points to help youth athletes and their parents understand what can increase an athlete's risk ...
Common running mistakes young athletes make — and how to correct them
If your child is having problems with recurring running injury, be sure to see your doctor for an assessment. October ...
How can playgrounds help with a child’s development?
Here are some helpful tips from a pediatric physical therapist on using various play equipment to stimulate your child's development. ...
How to choose the right running shoes for your child
A physical therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital gives two recommendations on what to look for in running shoes. ...
Keep your cheerleader safe with these three steps
Even with safety improvements, "typical" cheerleading injuries can still occur. ...
How to prevent running injuries
If you feel that your child is struggling with running injuries, be sure to talk to with their doctor. ...
