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02.05.2024
Getting Kids Involved with Chores: A Guide for Parents
As parents, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with the never-ending list of household chores. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get our kids involved and lighten the load? Teaching children to contribute to household tasks not only helps them develop important life skills but also instills a sense of responsibility and teamwork. Here are
01.22.2024
Aquatic Physical Therapy: The Science Behind the Water
Aquatic physical therapy involves performing exercises and activities in water, usually a heated pool. Aquatic physical therapy can have lots of benefits for people with conditions like arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, and more. Let’s DIVE IN and explore some of the advantages of aquatic physical therapy. Aquatic Physical Therapy Reduces
01.08.2024
Role of the Occupational Therapist
The role of the occupational therapist is to enable people of all ages to participate in daily living. Occupational therapy intervention uses everyday life activities or occupations to promote health and well-being. It focuses on the things you want and need to do in your daily life. But what are occupations? Occupations are various kinds
02.12.2024
PTs Fuel Healthy Movement with Nutrition
PTs and nutrition are often seen as separate, but the truth is, they are deeply intertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, integrating both is crucial. Here’s why: Food Fuels The Body During recovery from an injury or surgery, your body is working to heal itself. The activities
01.29.2024
Bilateral Integration
Bilateral integration, more commonly referred to as bilateral coordination, is the coordinated and fluid movement of both sides of the body. Bilateral integration requires both hemispheres of the brain working together to enable bilateral movements. Kids who have difficulty with bilateral coordination may appear clumsy, drop things often, switch hands during tasks or use primarily
01.15.2024
Sled Safely: The Benefits of Winter Play for Children
Sledding is a holistic and enjoyable activity for children, seamlessly blending fun and therapeutic advantages. Beyond the sheer joy of sliding down snowy hills, this age-old winter pastime actively promotes the physical development of young adventurers. This winter activity offers a break from indoor routines, encouraging outdoor play in the refreshing winter air. But, it’s
