The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you’ve been relaxing – enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. So, it’s no problem to take a day off here and there. However, if you’ve been consistently noticing some aches and pains showing up, you might have the beginnings of deconditioning. Deconditioning explained Exercise is […]
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly found in children at an early age and is not gender specific. However, studies have shown that ADHD is 2-3 times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. Since there is a difference in the amount of research and treatment that is specific to boys, the
Concerns regarding COVID-19 have encouraged individuals to ramp up the number of times we go to see our doctors, dentists or eye doctors. However, if a physical therapist isn’t a part of your healthcare team, you’re missing out on taking care of a big part of your health. To understand why you need a physical
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Toe walking is walking on the toes or balls of the feet while it is not a huge concern when children are first learning to walk, it can become an issue once they transition into their toddler years. Read more about some at home exercises you can do to help overcome toe walking. What is
At CWJR, we work with patients who have various neurological and orthopedic conditions. Therapy has many benefits to both physical and emotional health. Read more about it below.
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At Crawl Walk Jump Run we are always motivating our patients by playing their favorite music. And for good reason! According to an article by Harvard Health Publishing, “music also has major effects on many aspects of health, ranging from memory and mood to cardiovascular function and athletic performance.” (Harvard Medical School, 2011)
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This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit as “sound physically and mentally, healthy.” Using that definition, many “fitness” routines fall short of the goal. If you don’t enjoy running and dread every workout, you’re probably falling short
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Take a moment while you are reading this and imagine this scenario: You are trying to tell your child to NOT do something. They maybe pause but then they do that thing that you just told them not to do. Or picture that you are with your child, you tell them no then they fall
When beginning your search for a therapy clinic for either you or a loved one, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed! You may have a lot of questions about the condition, the therapy type, or anything else in between. That’s why we offer a FREE 30 minute screening to anyone who has any questions
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Christmas is just around the corner and the holiday cheer is all around! What better way to celebrate than to go to a tree lighting or have breakfast with Santa! There are many different activities that are sensory friendly and geared toward children who have disabilities. Some different ones that I found include:
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