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  • What Causes Muscle Twitches? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Quiz: Muscles for Kids


    Take this quiz about your muscular system.

  • Juvenile Dermatomyositis for Parents


    Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an autoimmune disease that makes muscles, skin, and sometimes other organs become inflamed or damaged.

  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy for Parents


    Becker muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that gradually makes the body's muscles weaker and smaller. It causes less severe problems than the most common type of MD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

  • Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Stretching for Teens


    You may have heard mixed things about stretching before working out. Here are the cold, hard facts on warming up, stretching, and cooling down.

  • Strength Training for Teens


    Is working out with weights safe for teens? The best way to build muscle tone and definition is to combine aerobic and flexibility exercises with the right kind of strength training.

  • Quadriceps Contusion for Teens


    Quadriceps contusions are common in sports that have a lot of direct contact or a chance of collisions or wipeouts. Find out what to do if you get one - and how to avoid them.

  • How Does the Muscular System Work? (Video) for Kids


    Watch this movie about the muscular system.

  • Strains and Sprains for Teens


    Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for people who play hard or are into sports. Find out what they are and how to recuperate from one.