Health Blog: Solutions & Wellness Tips
Decrease the risk of a broken leg in infants on slides
First, a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
I read this article a few days ago and while I know it will have little impact on most people, if the advice can help just one parent and infant avoid an injury, it's all worthwhile.
Pediatric doctors looked at fractures (bone breaks) in the tibia (bone between the knee and ankle) of infants on playground equipment. The authors concluded, "Many parents believe they are increasing the safety of their young child by placing the child on their lap while going down a playground slide. Parents should be educated not to go down a slide with a child on their lap. If the child is unable to use the slide independently, another activity would be more appropriate."
Broken bones in infants are extremely rare, but hope that this information is helpful and you can share it with a new mom that might benefit from this study and save both mother and child the pain and distress of a broken leg.
Click here for the reference.
November 25, 2009
Back to Health BlogQuick Links
Are You Ready To Live Pain-Free?
Request an AppointmentLatest Health Blog Posts
Ever feel like your pain reminds you of that annoying friend who just won't leave you alone? Whether it's a nagging ache in your back, a burning sensation in your nerves, or a weird, all–over hurt that's hard to pin down, chronic pain has the potential to turn your daily endeavors into a slog. For […]
Picture this: you're powering through your workday, juggling emails and deadlines, when a familiar tightness creeps around your head like a hat that's too tight. That sensation could indicate chronic tension–type headache (CTTH), and for anyone familiar with this condition, you know it means an uphill battle is ahead. For the 3% of the global […]
