A VO2 max exercise test measures how well your child's heart and lungs send oxygen to the muscles during exercise. Learn about the VO2 max exercise test.
Learn about exercise tests. An exercise test, or ECG, is a diagnostic procedure that records the way a child's heart works when they exercise.
Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.
Diet and exercise directly affect your child’s sickle cell disease and how they feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help manage sickle cell disease.
Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.
Read about exercise and physiotherapy, and how they benefit pain management.
Learn about the different types of diagnostic tests your child may have to help their health-care team determine if your child has VCD or EILO.
A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
Regular exercise can help children and teens manage their JIA. Learn more about different exercises including range of motion exercises, stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercise.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.
The six-minute walk tests how well the heart is working and how much oxygen is in the blood during exercise. Learn about the six-minute walk.
Mini-relaxation can be useful if you don't have time to do a full relaxation exercise. Learn the steps to this quick and easy way to relax.
Learn the types of exercises your child can do while in the hospital, after the blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Vocal cord dysfunction and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction are conditions that cause breathlessness in children and teens. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn how to check the volume of water in the balloon of a feeding tube as well as adjust the fit of the balloon tube.
There are various physical methods available to treat JIA pain including heat, cold, massage, and exercise. Learn how you can use these techniques for pain relief.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
Find out how to tell if your child’s feeding tube is a good fit and what you should do if the tube is too tight or too loose.
Regular physical activity can benefit your physical and mental health. Learn about how routine exercise can improve your strength, focus and mood.
