How Speech Therapy can help Dementia patients By Kersten Yutzy, M.A., CCC-SLP Dementia is generally thought of as memory loss in older adults, but it’s much more than that....
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While backpacks are a convenient way to carry books and school supplies, an overloaded and/or improperly worn backpack can cause problems, such as pain in the neck or back and promote bad posture, according to the American Physical Therapy...
Before we dive into the signs of needing OT, let’s talk about what we do and how we help patients! Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants focus on the things you want and need to do in your daily life. Occupational...
As the nation recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month this May, our Speech Therapy team encourages families to learn the signs of communication disorders. Eleven percent of children 3–6 years of age experience a voice, speech,...
What is it? Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury in young children. Lifting the child up a step by the hand, giving the hand a sudden jerk, or pulling the child away from a dangerous situation can result in a subluxation or...
Physical Therapy for Childhood Constipation and Incontinence Did you know that 1 in 20 visits to the doctor are for issues with constipation or bowel movements? Childhood constipation is common occurrence and can be successfully treated and...
Dry needling is a skilled treatment technique performed by certified physical therapists to treat pain associated with myofascial trigger points as well as scar tissue, bone, tendon and connective tissue pain. Dry needling gets...
According to the CDC, in the United States, more than one third of adults aged 65 and older fall each year with 20-30% of those people suffering moderate to severe injuries. As we age, balance deficits and falls may seem “normal” but this...
Pelvic floor physical therapy involves guided activities to address muscle dysfunction of the pelvic girdle. When these muscles aren’t functioning as they should, it can lead to symptoms that interfere with daily functions. Some of the...
Pediatric feeding disorders (also called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders) are conditions in which a child avoids eating or limits what or how much he or she will eat. This leads to problems including weight loss, nutritional...
Aquatic Therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy conducted in temperature-controlled pools that we use for our adult and pediatric patients. Individualized treatment plans are designed to improve mobility, balance, strength, and...