When most parents hear the word torticollis, they picture a baby who prefers looking in one direction or has a tight neck on one side. While head position is a big part of torticollis, it is only one piece of the puzzle. Torticollis can have a major impact on feeding skills, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, […]
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Reflex integration therapy is an approach used by occupational and physical therapists to help organize the nervous system by addressing retained primitive reflexes — automatic movement patterns that develop in infancy and lay the foundation for higher-level motor, sensory, and cognitive skills. These reflexes (like the Moro, TLR, ATNR, and STNR) should typically integrate —
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive condition that affects the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscle movement. As the disease advances, it causes increasing muscle weakness and can make everyday activities like walking, speaking, swallowing, and eventually even breathing more difficult. While there’s currently no cure, new therapies and
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What is Gait? Gait is the term used to describe the pattern of movement of the legs while walking. It may sound simple, but gait is one of the most important indicators of how the body is functioning. Recently, a patient overheard me talking about gait and asked, “Do I have a gait pattern?” My
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most widely used supports for children with autism and other developmental differences. It’s a powerful tool for teaching new skills, shaping behavior, and helping kids succeed in daily routines. But ABA isn’t designed to cover every area of a child’s growth. That’s where physical therapy (PT),
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Neurological conditions can significantly affect movement, independence, and quality of life. For many patients, recovery isn’t just about rebuilding strength—it’s about retraining the brain and nervous system to work with the body again. One powerful tool making this possible is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy Clinic, we integrate FES into
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From the moment a baby is born, reflexes play a critical role in survival and early development. These automatic movements called primitive reflexes help infants with essential functions such as feeding, rolling, and crawling. Over time, as the brain matures, these reflexes are meant to integrate, paving the way for higher-level skills like balance, coordination,
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Craniosacral Therapy in Neurological Rehabilitation Neurological conditions can change daily life in profound ways—affecting how a person moves, communicates, processes information, and interacts with the world. At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy Clinic, we know that healing is never one-size-fits-all. While physical, occupational, and speech therapies are the foundation of neurological rehabilitation, many patients and
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Every day, our brains take in an incredible stream of information—what we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. For most people, this process of integrating sensory input happens automatically, allowing them to learn, move, and interact with ease. But for many children and adults with neurological conditions, sensory processing doesn’t come as naturally. Everyday experiences
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The Role of Neuro Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation Neurological conditions—such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease—can change life in an instant. They can impact movement, memory, balance, speech, and even the simplest daily tasks. While physical therapy is essential for regaining movement and strength, there’s another piece of the
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