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...arises due to a combination of factors, such as low fiber intake, insufficient fluids, and limited physical...to a combination of factors, such as low fiber intake, insufficient fluids, and limited physical activity....limited physical activity. By increasing dietary fiber and hydration, the frequency and consistency of...

...of diet in managing GI issues. Strategic nutritional changes such as high fiber intake, sufficient hydration, and avoidance...in managing GI issues. Strategic nutritional changes such as high fiber intake, sufficient hydration, and avoidance...

...stopping safety features. For active kids, the E-Series manual chairs offer an incredible combination of strength and lightweight design. The carbon fiber frame is not only 40% lighter than standard aluminum models but also more durable to withstand an energetic child's daily adventures. The ergonomic...

...therapy builds strength and coordination. Bladder and bowel problems are common in people with spina bifida. Catheters can help empty the bladder. Fiber in the diet and regular toilet routines promote bowel control. Some people with spina bifida have hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain. A...

...Understanding Pediatric MS. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. When myelin is damaged, nerve signals slow or stop. In children, MS typically follows a relapsing-remitting pattern:...

...movement even when the muscle is fully relaxed. In spastic CP, the muscle is receiving continuous signals to contract. Over months and years, the muscle fibers adapt to this shortened state. Collagen begins to replace some of the muscle tissue. The tendon shortens. Eventually, even if you could eliminate the...

...neurology. What the Brain Scans Show. In 2013, UCSF researchers used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a type of MRI that tracks how water moves along nerve fibers, to map the brains of children with SPD. They found abnormalities in the posterior white-matter tracts, the pathways that carry sensory information...