5 Lessons Learned from CHLA’s Pediatric Gait Lab

5 Lessons Learned from CHLA’s Pediatric Gait Lab

Summary:Nearly 30 years of work at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ pediatric gait lab show that advanced motion analysis dramatically improves surgical planning, outcomes, and standards of care for children with walking challenges. Key Takeaways: Gait analysis...
Pediatric POTS Study: Tailored Therapies Improve Outcomes

Pediatric POTS Study: Tailored Therapies Improve Outcomes

Summary:A recent review highlights the importance of biomarker-driven, individualized treatment strategies for pediatric POTS, aiming to improve patient outcomes through personalized therapy selection. Key Takeaways: Biomarker-Guided Treatment – Identifying...
More Sun Exposure Linked to Lower MS Relapse Risk for Children

More Sun Exposure Linked to Lower MS Relapse Risk for Children

Summary:A study suggests that at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun exposure in infancy and during the second trimester of pregnancy may be linked to a lower relapse risk in children diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Key Takeaways: Infants who had at least 30...
New Pain Education Books for Kids Available

New Pain Education Books for Kids Available

Zoe and Zak’s Pain Hacks is a new series of pain education books for kids. Written by Joshua W. Pate, PhD, the books are now available from OPTP.  This five-book series of hardcover books is designed to help children learn to talk about pain with their family,...
Does Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis Work?

Does Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis Work?

New data from patients across North America has raised questions about the effectiveness of vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. The study, led by Lindsay Andras, MD, associate division chief and director of the Spine Program at the Jackie...