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"They're athletes; every day is a workout for them," said a physical therapist of the 27 children who completed the first-ever adaptive triathlon organized by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Participants in the May event ranged from ages 4 to 15 and all had conditions that restrict movement, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida. In traditional triathlon style, the event comprised an adaptive swim leg, a bike leg, and a walk/run leg.
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Six years after brain surgery for rare epilepsy Rasmussen’s encephalitis that caused rapid brain deterioration, high school senior is seizure free and planning to pursue nursing.
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Join C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Game Gives Back to turn the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry into crucial support for pediatric care and research.
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A report highlights that many teens are using protein supplements, particularly protein powders, to improve their athletic performance and build muscle.
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Michigan teen Jake Juip becomes 100-meter Michigan state high school champion in adaptive track and field race using adaptive equipment designed to meet the needs of his rare neuromuscular condition.
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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital launches Calming the Storm, a campaign to support children with epilepsy and their families during Epilepsy Awareness Month in November.
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Cases of a bacterial lung infection known as whooping cough, or pertussis, have been on the rise, with more than double the number of cases compared to last year.