Physical Therapy

Insurance Guide

New Year Insurance Guide: Outpatient PT/OT/Speech Services

As we enter a new year, reviewing your insurance benefits is a good idea, especially if you’re considering outpatient rehabilitation services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.  Many insurance plans reset at the start of the year, impacting coverage, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs. To help you navigate these changes, here’s what you need to know […]

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Gross Motor Skills

The Connection Between Core Strength and Gross Motor Skills in Children

Core strength plays a foundational role in a child’s overall physical development. The core muscles—the abdominal, back, and pelvic muscles—serve as the body’s central support system. When these muscles are strong and well-coordinated, they enhance the ability to perform everyday movements, maintain balance, and develop gross motor skills. In this blog, we’ll cover the relationship

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Functional Electrical Stimulation

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) For Patients with Neuromotor Disorders

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a powerful and innovative tool in physical therapy, particularly for patients with neuromotor disorders. FES uses low-level electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles, helping patients improve strength, mobility, and functional movement. This evidence-based treatment is transforming rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, stroke,

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How Physical Therapy Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition that affects movement, muscle tone, and coordination, often leading to challenges with walking (gait) and an increased risk of orthopedic complications. While the condition presents unique challenges, physical therapy can help improve mobility, promote independence, and reduce the risk of future deformities.  In this blog, we’ll explore how

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Physical Therapy

How Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Falls

Physical therapy focuses on strengthening the body, improving balance, and addressing individual challenges that may contribute to falls. A physical therapist can create a personalized fall prevention plan that includes the following: 1. Improving Strength and Mobility Weak muscles, particularly in the legs, commonly contribute to falls. Physical therapists guide patients through exercises that build

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How Physical and Craniosacral Therapy Help Infants with Torticollis

Torticollis, often referred to as “wry neck,” is a condition characterized by a baby’s head tilting to one side while the chin tilts to the opposite side. This occurs when the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck becomes tight, shortened, or weakened, causing limited movement and discomfort.  While the diagnosis of torticollis can be concerning for

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Intensive Physical Therapy Crawl Walk Jump Run

The Role of Intensive Physical Therapy in Achieving Therapy Goals

Physical therapy helps individuals improve strength, mobility, and function, especially those with developmental delays, neurological conditions, or physical disabilities. While traditional therapy can produce significant progress over time, intensive physical therapy (IPT) accelerates the achievement of therapy goals through frequent, focused sessions.  This blog explores what makes intensive physical therapy different, why it’s so effective,

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Developmental Delays

Why Early Intervention is Key for Children with Developmental Delays

As a parent, it’s natural to want the best for your child, including helping them reach their full potential. But what happens when developmental milestones aren’t being met? Whether it’s speech delays, motor skill challenges, or sensory issues, recognizing and addressing these concerns early can make a world of difference. That’s where early intervention comes 

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How Occupational Therapy Improves Emotional Regulation, Focus, and Processing

Reflex Integration and Sensory Processing In previous blogs, we discussed the relationship between reflex integration and sensory processing, essential for neurological development and learning. Reflex integration techniques enhance foundational stages, which we will further explore. What is a Reflex? A reflex is an automatic, repetitive movement starting in utero, critical for brain development and sensorimotor

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ADHD Therapy Help

How Can Physical and Occupational Therapy Help with ADHD?

Attention, regulation and impulse control do not occur automatically for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This can result in behavioral issues, poor social skills, anxiety, and depression. Through learning about the four levels of the brain, you can understand how the levels all become connected to improve attention, learning, social interaction, regulation and overall function

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