Injuries

Urgent Care Emergency Deparment

How to choose between urgent care and the emergency department

As pickleball has surged in popularity, so have eye injuries

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., is a rising source of injury

Toddler stools sold on Amazon recalled because they can collapse, causing injuries

toddler stool amazon recall

On Super Bowl Sunday, fans are at higher risk of cardiac events, car crashes and other traumatic injuries

Here's how to avoid slipping in the snow — and how to protect yourself if you fall

Walking in snow

Over 100 firefighters battling three-alarm brush fire in Upper Roxborough

Roxborough fire

An injury can hinder a workout routine, but there often are ways to stay in shape

Prehabilitation Orthopedic Surgery

2-year-old injured by fallen tree in Montgomery County, police say

cheltenham township fallen tree

The physical therapist shortage hurts underserved communities and may worsen the addiction crisis

Physical Therapist Shortage

3 flight attendants hospitalized after being exposed to fumes at Atlantic City Airport

Little League World Series removes bunk beds from dorms after player fell and fractured skull last summer

One passenger dead, 19 injured in SEPTA bus crash in Northeast Philly

SEPTA bus crash

Baby Shark bath toys recalled over risks of impalement, laceration, and puncture injuries

Baby Shark Toys recall

Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes due to injuries caused by faulty seat posts

Peloton bike recall

Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid's body responded well following Game 2

A timeline of Bryce Harper's impossibly fast return from Tommy John surgery

Phillies injuries: A pivotal doctor's visit for Bryce Harper is coming up

Orthopedic surgeon explains timeline, risks, and treatment for Joel Embiid's knee injury

James Harden says sore Achilles has bothered him off and on for months

James Harden dealing with 'Achilles soreness' putting availability in doubt for Bulls game

Boy hospitalized after becoming entangled in rope ladder at Thrillz adventure park in King of Prussia

thrillz rope ladder injury king of prussia

Joel Embiid hints he might skip All-Star Game to deal with foot injury

Former Philadelphia Eagle player awarded $43.5 million in medical malpractice case

How will a high ankle sprain affect Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl? A surgeon explains

Patrick Mahomes Ankle

Woman struck in head by falling concrete slab from Center City apartment building

Walnut Square Apartments

Family of Little League player who fractured skull in Williamsport files negligence lawsuit in Philly court

Little League Lawsuit

Five hospitalized after roller coaster malfunctions at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey

Six Flags El Toro

Many musicians develop overuse injuries, but specialized treatment is becoming more prevalent

Overuse injuries musicians

Joel Embiid undergoes procedures to deal with multiple hand injuries

Risk of rotator cuff injuries increases among people with sex-hormone deficiencies

Shoulder pain

SEPTA trolley crashes with freight train in Darby; operator and six passengers injured

SEPTA Trolley Crash Route 11

Children's Health

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries still on the rise in young baseball pitchers

overuse injuries in baseball

Q&A: Local medical expert explains Joel Embiid's meniscus injury and path forward

Sixers' Joel Embiid has small lateral meniscus tear, to be managed day-to-day

Choosing the right athletic shoe can reduce injury risk this spring

Athletic shoes and injury

Teen on Philadelphia Little Flyers suffers serious injuries in New Jersey game

Brian Page Flyers

Eagles injury updates: Lane Johnson getting second opinion; DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery nearing return

Lane_Johnson_stretches_Eagles_Rams_Kate_Frese_092020.jpg

Sixers' Glenn Robinson III out with hip issue, could miss Boston Celtics series

Why are female runners at greater risk for stress fractures? The answer may be multifold

$Stress fractures female runners$

The Sixers' plan without Ben Simmons? Get Joel Embiid the ball

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