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04.15.2013
Concussion: Why Seeing A Speech Pathologist After May Be Beneficial For Your Child
What is a Concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This occurs when the brain is damaged suddenly by an external force. A TBI can result from the skull being penetrated or pierced by an object. Likewise, it could also occur when the head is forcefully struck by or hits an object. The severity
03.01.2013
Topics in Women’s Health — Maintaining Fitness During Pregnancy
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy There are many benefits to maintaining a safe exercise routine during pregnancy. These include lower risk for gestational diabetes, less weight gain, improved muscle tone and lower risk of varicose veins. Decreased low back pain, improved self-esteem, and better sleep are also benefits. Moreover, exercise also improves improve labor &
02.01.2013
Baby Sign Language — Bridging the Gap
Sign language can be a fun and effective way to allow your baby to communicate prior to the development of verbal language. This is possible because a baby’s cognitive abilities develop at a faster rate than speech. Sign language bridges the gap between non-verbal and verbal phases by utilizing a baby’s faster developing hand-eye coordination.
05.01.2013
Topics in Physical Therapy — Osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become more fragile and are therefore, more likely to break. In people with low bone density, more bone is removed than replaced. Consequently, these people are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis and fractures. Fractures occur most in the hip, back (spine), and wrist.1 Moreover,
04.02.2013
Topics in Women’s Health: Physical Therapy and Postpartum Recovery
Can Physical Therapy Help Me? Physical therapy is can be an excellent way to ease a woman’s recovery from childbirth. It can also help to promote a healthy and happy time with new baby. Many women believe most issues that are present after childbirth are normal. Several issues may be common, however, they may not
02.15.2013
Sensory Processing Disorder
Does my child have sensory processing disorder? Do you wonder why your child is an excessive risk taker who jumps and crashes into anything they can? Or why they can’t do puzzles, write well, or find the coordination for riding a bike or hitting a ball? Why does my child cry or cover their ears
