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Bones, Muscles & Joints for Teens
This section has information on conditions like scoliosis and injuries like ACL tears and broken bones.
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Bones, Muscles & Joints for Kids
"The thigh bone's connected to knee bone . . ." You may know the words to the song, but muscles and joints are also in between those bones. Find out all bones, muscles, and joints in these articles just for kids.
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Bones, Muscles, and Joints for Teens
As you grow, your bones, muscles, and joints are developing. Learn what they are and how they work.
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Health Care Providers: Orthopedists for Parents
An orthopedist, or orthopedic surgeon, studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect muscles, joints, and bones, such as infections, sports injuries, broken bones, and joint problems.
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Your Muscles for Kids
You have more than 600 muscles in your body! They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack. Find out more.
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Strength Training for Parents
With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.
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Health Care Providers: Rheumatologists for Parents
A rheumatologist is a doctor who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones, and tendons that can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. They also treat autoimmune diseases.
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Words to Know (Sports Medicine Glossary) for Parents
This glossary provides definitions for some common sports medicine terms.
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Words to Know (Sports Medicine Glossary) for Teens
This glossary provides definitions for some common sports medicine terms.
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Dengue Fever for Teens
This infectious disease can cause high fevers, headaches, rashes, and pain throughout the body. Find out what to do about dengue fever - and how to avoid it.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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