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  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) for Teens


    Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or runner's knee) is the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also happen to other athletes who do activities that require a lot of knee bending.

  • Achilles Tendonitis for Teens


    If the tendon just above your heel becomes swollen or irritated due to overuse, it can lead to a painful condition called Achilles tendonitis. Find out how to treat it - and prevent it.

  • Testicular Torsion for Parents


    This emergency condition causes extreme genital pain and usually requires surgery to save a boy's testicle. If your son has groin pain, get him to a doctor right away.

  • Should I Exercise if I Feel Sore? for Teens


    It's common to feel sore after an intense workout, especially if you tried something new. It's probably a good idea to take it easy.

  • Fibromyalgia for Parents


    The chronic condition fibromyalgia causes widespread pain in the muscles, joints, and other areas of the body. Lifestyle changes and other strategies can help kids who have it feel better.

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) for Teens


    Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a specific kind of arthritis that usually occurs in kids and teens younger than 17.

  • Groin Strain for Teens


    A groin strain is when one or more of the muscles in the inner thigh gets stretched, injured, or torn. Find out what to do for groin strains.

  • Fibromyalgia for Teens


    Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain in a person's muscles, joints, and other soft tissues. Find out how doctors tell if a person has fibromyalgia and what can be done to treat it.

  • Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator for Parents


    Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.

  • Cutting & Self-Injury for Teens


    It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.