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Helmets: How they prevent injury

Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

Your child needs to follow a three-week schedule to get used to full-time wear of their spinal brace. Read the day-by-day instructions on when your child should wear their brace and how to care for their skin.

Cycling safety tips for children and families

Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and stay active. Learn how you can keep your children and yourself safe while cycling.

Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

A spinal brace holds your child’s spine in place, decreasing the chance that the curve in their spine will get larger as they grow. Learn more about getting fit for, and wearing, a spinal orthosis.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Playground safety

Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Taking medications and looking after your IV line

Sport-related concussion

Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

What to do in the days before your child's surgery

There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

How to prevent head injuries in children

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Collar care: Taking care of your child in a cervical collar

Your child needs to wear a cervical collar for various reasons. Find out why they might need one and how to properly care for your child and their collar.

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet

Learn how a corrective helmet is worn and helps correct the shape of your child's skull over time.

Soft tissue injuries

Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.

Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

Enoxaparin

Your child needs to take the medicine called enoxaparin. This information sheet explains what enoxaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Protective isolation for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

Changes in body shape and back movement

Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

Tattoos

How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.

Managing other cancer-related symptoms

There are many symptoms that you may have as a result of cancer treatment. Find out about some of the more common symptoms and how to manage them.