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Certain types of exercises may help make you less likely to fall. Here are ways to improve balance, increase flexibility, and boost strength and staying power.

Staying active is one of the best things you can do to prevent falls. Start slowly and work up to doing more.

Falling is not something you want to think about. But it can make a big difference to plan ahead. If you're prepared, you'll know how to get help. And you'll be less likely to panic if you fall. This means you'll be able to do what's needed to get help right away.

An existing health problem can increase your risk for falls. Taking certain kinds of medicines may also raise your risk of falls. So improving your health can help lower your risk. Read on to learn more.

Your child has osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). This occurs when a small piece of bone and cartilage in a part of a joint separates from the bone around it. It's most common in the knee joint.

When your child’s bone is broken (fractured), the broken ends of the bone must be held together so the bone can heal. External fixation is a method of holding a fractured bone securely in place. Here's what you need to know.

Little leaguer's elbow or shoulder is caused by overuse of the arm. It's common among children who play sports, like baseball. Learn about treatment.

Your child has been diagnosed with Sever disease. Sever disease is an irritation of the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel (calcaneus). Constant pulling on the Achilles tendon causes the area to become inflamed. This condition is painful. But with correct care, it can be treated.

A stinger is a shooting pain that travels down the neck to the arm. This is a common injury in kids who play football or wrestling. Learn how to treat and prevent stingers.