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The Fibromyalgia Roller Coaster Ride

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 11:56am | Daniel Danish

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is an increasingly recognized chronic pain illness that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved. Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time – similar to a roller coaster. Read more »

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Tips for Parents and Caregivers to Prevent Torticollis

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 2:21pm | Kathleen Fortier

Torticollis Prevention“Torticollis” is not a fancy name for a turtle or a pastry!  It is actually an acute, congenital or acquired condition affecting the muscles in a person’s neck. Torticollis is characterized by a tilt of the head to one side with the chin turned to the opposite side. Read more »

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Concussions and the Prevention of Second Impact Syndrome

Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:15am | Dennis Duerring

The topic of youth and professional sports-related concussions has been making the news recently. In Pennsylvania, legislation was recently passed that establishes standards for managing concussions and other brain injuries among student athletes. Read more »

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Handwriting Help for Homework Time

Thu, 10/06/2011 - 1:47pm | Nancy Smith-Bayley

With the return to school comes the dreaded routine of homework for some families. For children who have difficulty with handwriting, homework can be especially stressful. It is estimated that 30 to 60 percent of an elementary school student's day involves handwriting. Research indicates that difficulty with handwriting contributes to an overall lower school performance.
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