As the body grows, it undergoes substantial changes, and sometimes those changes can be disproportionate. A common condition that arises out of growth spurts proceeding puberty is scoliosis. Although it can occur at any age, this range of 11 to 16 years old is when most diagnoses occur.
We tend to think of bone and joint problems as adult medical issues that come with aging and years of hard use. But young children and teens that participate heavily in sports or other active recreational activities can quickly develop injuries from overuse if they and their parents don’t take care. And now, more than ever, kids 6-18 are participating in some form of organized athletics.
Life-changing events, both good and bad, have a way of altering how we look at ourselves and the world. When the worst happens, and we experience a loss of any kind, grief can set in.
Everyone handles loss differently. Our age, cultural, and social circumstances all affect our recovery. For those who have lost a limb, that grief and pain can negatively affect how you perceive your body and self-worth.
Navigating life with limb loss is challenging. There are almost two million people living with limb loss in America. Among those who have experienced amputations, a little over fifty percent of them are the result of vascular disease, while forty-five percent of amputations are the result of trauma.
Regardless of the cause of your limb loss, the experience can be traumatic.
One of the most difficult things a person may go through is an amputation. It's a process that few people anticipate. You undoubtedly have a number of questions, whether you're an adult adapting to this new chapter of life or a parent trying to find out how to provide your child with the most amount of support possible.