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Mom, Physical Therapist, Advocate
I gained another title – advocate. I stood up for what I knew Lola needed. And without having done that, I don’t think she would be where she is today. Surrounding her with the right PT for her was what she needed. She didn’t need me to be her mom or to be her PT, she needed…
Take Charge of Your Back: Why Early Physical Therapy Matters
Getting physical therapy early can prevent back pain from getting worse. Physical therapists are experts who know how to help your back heal and get stronger. They will teach you exercises and stretches that will make your back muscles stronger and…
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
…physical therapy (PT) is often one of the best choices you can make when you experience long-term or chronic pain. PT can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.
My Baby’s Head is Flat…What Can I Do?
Why is his head flat? Babies’ skulls are very soft and moldable. Anything that causes pressure on the skull can cause the bone to mold to that shape. If your baby keeps his head turned to the same side when he’s on his back he could quickly develop a flat spot in that area. This…
Pediatric Clinic Open!
The pediatric clinic is open and filling fast! We opened this dedicated space for our kiddos in October 2015 and it has been so fun to watch it grow! If you have an appointment with one of our pediatric providers for physical, occupational, or speech therapy, you can now park and enter the clinic on…
Shop But Don’t Drop
Low back pain has been a common theme around the clinic lately. Every year around this time, there seems to be an increase in patients complaining of back pain – aches and pains from raking leaves and performing yard work, back strain from lifting moving boxes, or chronic pain that patients have dealt with for…
Preggo With Back Pain?
A friend who is pregnant with twins recently approached me and asked if physical therapy could help the back pain she was experiencing. The short answer was, “Absolutely!” While back pain is one of the most common discomforts women have during pregnancy, pain at any time is not normal. It is the body’s way of…
Are You a Donald Duck or Pink Panther?
One of my favorite activities is people watching – especially at airports. You see all kinds – old and young, big and little, tall and short, and of course Donald Ducks and Pink Panthers. I know that not everyone fits into one of these categories but because of what I do for a living, I…
Does Your Child’s Backpack Make the Grade?
With school in full swing and the kids bringing home loaded backpacks, now is the perfect time to find out if your child’s backpack makes the grade. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 7000 children were injured in 2007 due to overloaded backpacks. While backpacks are a fun and practical way…
Darn You Auto Correct
I have become completely reliant on my cell phone. My life is in that little box. I truly believe I would have some type of physical withdrawal symptoms if I were to lose it. Not just misplace it over and over…but truly have it taken away. It’s my lifeline to communicate with family, address pertinent…