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Blount’s Disease in Children: Building Confidence and Knowing When to Consider Surgery
Blount’s Disease is a growth disorder that affects the bones of the lower leg, particularly the tibia (shinbone). It causes the leg to angle inward, creating a bow-legged appearance that typically worsens over time. While mild bowing is common in toddlers, Blount’s Disease is a progressive condition that requires monitoring and, in some cases, surgical…
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Chronic Lyme in Children: Physical and Emotional Support After Diagnosis
Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by ticks, is one of the most well-known vector-borne illnesses in the world. While many children recover quickly after early treatment, others may experience lingering or chronic symptoms that affect their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being long after the initial infection. When a child is…
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Oral Motor Challenges in Children: Evaluation Signs and Mealtime Strategies
Children use more than just their hands to explore and engage with the world—they use their mouths, too. But when muscle coordination in the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw is delayed or disrupted, it can affect feeding, speech, and overall sensory regulation. These challenges are often referred to as oral motor difficulties, and they can…
