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03.05.2019
Preventing ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
With more young women participating in sports, incidence of injury is also climbing. The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the main ligaments of the knee that helps provide stability. In addition, the ligament is commonly injured. Female athletes have a 4 to 6 times higher incidence of ACL injury than do male
02.04.2019
What is Midline Crossing and Why is it Important?
When therapy professionals throw out the term midline crossing, we are referring to an imaginary line that runs from the head to the toes and separates the left and right sides of the body. Midline crossing plays a significant role in daily life skills because it allows the body to smoothly perform practical life, self-care,
12.03.2018
Does Your Baby Have a Flat Head?
Your baby has a flat head. What do you do? More and more babies are getting referred to physical therapy. There are two main types of flat heads. Brachycephaly is when the back of the head is flat, causing the head to be wider than it is long. Plagiocephaly is when one side of the
04.02.2019
Breastfeeding is Hard – The Struggle Is Real !
Have you had difficulty with breastfeeding your little one? Were you surprised because you were told breastfeeding comes naturally? Breastfeeding, just like anything new, requires time, patience, practice, and problem solving. Just because a body is biologically predisposed to something, does not mean it will be easy. It can be frustrating, especially during this emotional
02.20.2019
Why Hands and Knees?
Crawling, in general, is so important for babies to explore their environment, which is how they learn. Crawling helps them explore new things within a timely manner. But why do therapists say it is so important to crawl on hands and knees instead of the many other types of crawling, as shown in Figure 1
01.04.2019
Tips to Prevent Falls During the Winter Months
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older individuals. But you do not have to be advanced in years to be at risk of falling. Winter is an especially dangerous time in Montana with weather conditions producing snow, ice, and other hazards. However, there are steps you can take to prevent
