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Should Toe-Walking Concern me?
Kids walk up on their toes. Sometimes it is for fun. Other times it is to reach up to grab something, usually something they shouldn’t be! But, there are other potential medical causes of toe-walking as well. Most toe-walking in kids is benign and resolves with just “tincture-of-time.” But, because potential causes of toe-walking fall…
Never Let Your Guard Down Around Spasticity
Spasticity is a type of muscle tightness and hyperactivity that occurs when there is an injury to or malformation of the brain or spinal cord. It is commonly seen in conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. It can also be seen in many genetic conditions. Spasticity can be challenging…
Hip Dysplasia…Explained (Part 1)
At the shoulder, flexibility is key. We depend on that flexibility to be able to scratch an itch on our back or toss a Frisbee to a buddy. At the hip, it’s stability that counts. We depend on our hip joints to support our weight, especially while standing. As a result, the human hip joint…
JenFu Cheng MD 