New KCH faculty members study biomechanics of shoulder pain

April 03, 2024 | Anna Flanagan According to an article published in 2020 in Clinical Rehabilitation, up to 71 percent of manual wheelchair users report that they have experienced shoulder pain at some point in their lives. There is no question that manual wheelchair propulsion puts stress on the upper extremities. But if the pain […]

Geiger to assess effects of some chemicals on children’s sleep

May 22, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Multiple studies have shown that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have better overall mental and physical health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to high blood pressure, obesity and depression. KCH Assistant Professor Sarah Geiger wants to help mitigate those sleep issues Multiple studies have shown that children […]

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