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01.01.2013
20 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
Preschoolers I will clean up my toys and put them where they belong. I will brush my teeth twice a day. I will wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. I won’t tease dogs or other pets – even friendly ones. I will avoid being bitten by keeping my fingers and
12.01.2012
Topics in Women’s Health: Considerations After a Cesarean Section
The cesarean section (c-section) rate in the United States continues to rise. Statistics for 2010, show that one in three women gives birth by c-section. With numbers that high, it’s necessary for physical therapists to understand the complications of this surgery. Infections and Cesarean Sections The first consideration is the rate of infection at the
08.27.2012
Minimize Your Child’s Risk For Sports Related Injury
School sports are exciting events for the millions of children who are beginning or returning to a sport. Unfortunately, it also brings the potential for injuries. As many as 20% of children who participate in sports activities will be injured each year. As a parent, there are things you can do to help minimize your child’s
01.15.2013
Visual Perception — Not Just 20/20 Vision
Sight is the ability to see, but vision is something much more encompassing. Visual perception is our ability to understand, interpret, and respond to the information that we “see” with our eyes. Commonly we think that if we have 20/20 eyesight then we have good vision. This is not necessarily true. There are many more
12.15.2012
Topics in Physical Therapy: Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the thick tissue (plantar fascia) of the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia connects the bone in the heel to the bones of the toes which helps to form the arch of the foot. What Does it Typically Feel Like? Tightness and/or pain on the
11.15.2012
Helping Your Child with Articulation at Home
A new school year is here! Your child is continuing or just beginning speech- language therapy for sounds that they are having difficulty saying. Here are a few tips to encourage your child to speak more clearly at home. Tips to Improve Speech Clarity If you understand only part of what your child is saying,