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Nutrition for Injury Recovery in Young Athletes
Nearly 60 million American children play sports, and many of them experience sports injuries. If your child gets injured, the path to healing starts in the kitchen. Proper nutrition for injury recovery may help your child spend less time on the sidelines. The key...
Scottish Rite Is Advancing the Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Pediatric Orthopedics and Beyond
In many practices, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) is housed solely in radiology. At Scottish Rite for Children, we are fortunate to also have two practitioners with advanced training and certification in using this tool in clinic. Sports medicine...
Get to Know our Staff: Becky Ketch, Radiology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am a registered nurse in the Radiology department. What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?My duties as a radiology nurse vary daily. Our Tuesday and Wednesday...
Recognizing Early Signs of Dyslexia in Preschoolers
Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder in the United States, making up approximately 80% of all diagnosed learning disorders, according to the American Psychiatric Association. When not addressed, dyslexia can lead from simple issues in reading, writing and...
Get to Know our Staff: Hayley Shelton, Physical Therapist
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? Physical Therapist What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?I provide physical therapy services to patients who visit the Ambulatory Care clinics by performing...
Supporting the Mental Aspects of Recovery after an ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) continue to be a problem in youth sports such as basketball and soccer. Many athletes and families are very aware of the lengthy physical aspect of returning to sport after an ACL injury and surgery. Some are surprised by...
What to Expect If Your Child Has a Stress Fracture
If you have a young athlete in the family, you probably know that bumps and bruises are part of the game. A more severe injury, like a stress fracture, however, can be worrisome for any parent. Being informed about the nature of stress fractures and how to help...
Sports Medicine Year in Review
Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center has had an exciting year! We celebrated our fifth birthday in the beautiful facility where we serve children with a variety of pediatric orthopedic needs requiring all levels of care from observation...
Scoliosis Physical Therapy for Stronger, Straighter Spines
If your child has scoliosis, chances are you’ve already discussed many treatment options with a pediatric spine specialist. The specialist may have recommended a “wait and see” approach to determine whether your child’s curve gets worse or stays the same. You may...
What’s in an ACL Injury Prevention Program?
In a study conducted by members of Scottish Rite for Children's sports medicine research team, we have found that one in five parents are not aware of injury prevention programs that can reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This is alarming...
Ankle-Foot Orthosis Devices: A Guide for Parents
Health conditions that limit your child’s ability to walk, run, play and just be a kid can take a lot of fun out of childhood. An ankle-foot orthosis could be the solution your child needs, particularly if he or she has muscle or joint problems in the legs, ankles...
Get to Know our Staff: Matt Messer, Administration
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children? I am an administrative resident. My role is to learn about health care administration through projects and working with leaders to complete my master’s degree. What do you do on a daily basis or what...
Is Your Young Athlete Having Orthopedic Surgery? Five Suggestions to Prepare your Pantry for Recovery
Following surgery, the body experiences increased energy demands due to inflammation and tissue healing. Some patients may eat less due to reduced activity, an increased need for sleep and the use of medications. Not eating enough, when nutrition needs are highest,...
Shouldering an Injury: What AC Joint Separation Recovery Looks Like
Young athletes can experience many shoulder injuries while playing sports, one of which being AC joint separation. Sometimes called shoulder separation, this injury affects the acromioclavicular joint, which rests where a part of the shoulder blade called the...
Recognizing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Your Baby
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs when a baby’s hip joint doesn’t form properly. In most cases, the problem is present at birth, but DDH can also develop as a child grows. It’s essential for parents to know the signs of DDH. The earlier a specialist...