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Patients who cannot walk are taught to use wheelchairs. For safety, have the therapist show you the correct way to help someone out of a wheelchair.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the neck and shoulder. These nerves carry signals that tell the arm and hand to move. If the brachial plexus is injured, palsy (paralysis) of the arm on that side may result. This condition is not painful and is usually very treatable.

Your newborn has a broken collarbone (clavicle). This is a common and treatable problem in newborns. The clavicle almost always heals with no problems.

Your child was born with metatarsus adductus (MTA). This is a foot deformity (problem with the shape of the foot). The front part of the foot (called the forefoot) is hooked inward. The back part of the foot and ankle are normal.

Your child was born with a foot deformity called calcaneovalgus. Learn how this condition is treated.

Learn the treatment options if your child is born with a deformity of the hand or foot.

Children allergic to 1 type of shellfish, such as lobster, often react to other types as well. For that reason, your child should stay away from all shellfish.

When a child has a wheat allergy, even a small amount of wheat can cause a life-threatening reaction. For that reason, your child must stay away from all foods that contain wheat.

An arrhythmia can cause your child's heart to pump blood less efficiently. Many arrhythmias are harmless and don't need to be treated. But if it causes symptoms, it may need treatment.