5 Training Tips for Long Distance Running in Arizona It’s the perfect time in Arizona to enjoy the outdoors! And if you are like me, you too are trying to be more active and healthy this year. One common outdoor activity here in the Valley of the Sun is running. On any given day you…
Floor Time is a therapeutic approach that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive development in children, particularly those with speech delays or developmental challenges like autism. This method is centered around play, where caregivers engage with the child at their level, typically on the floor, to build a connection, encourage communication, and support growth. Here’s a…
From Resolution to Routine: How to Stay on Track With Fitness Getting in better shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—and one of the hardest to stick with. Motivation is great at the start, but real progress comes from consistency over time. The good news: you don’t need a perfect plan to…
Goal Setting For Success Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish. Goals lead us to…
The Importance of Hydration: Please, Drink Water! A simple fact of life is that we need three things to survive: food, air, and water. The human body is essentially made of 50% water throughout the lifespan. It varies by age, gender, and body size, but in general, we are mostly fluid. Read on to find…
How Electrical Stimulation Can Support Desensitization in CRPS Recovery Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition often developing after injury or surgery, but not always, and is characterized by persistent pain, hypersensitivity, and changes in skin color and temperature. A hallmark symptom is allodynia, where non-painful stimuli cause significant pain. Desensitization techniques…
Make the Most of your Pediatrician Appointment with These 4 Simple Tips Depending on the age of your child and your family’s living situation, you as the parent spend the most time with your little ones, especially those ages 0 to 3. You know what makes them smile, laugh out loud, run away in fear,…
Swimming with Shoulder Pain: What You Need to Know Swimming is a fantastic full-body workout, but if you’re experiencing shoulder pain in the pool, you’re not alone. Shoulder injuries account for a significant portion of swimming-related pain, often referred to as “swimmer’s shoulder.” Understanding the specific range of motion (ROM) and rotator cuff demands placed…
14 Gift Ideas to Promote Your Baby’s Development It’s that time of year to start shopping for your little ones! Are you looking for gift ideas to promote child development? Let us make it a little easier for you. Read on to to find the best gifts for gross motor skills, crawling, walking, endurance, and…
Straws vs Sippy Cups: How Straws Support Speech, Feeding, and Oral Motor Skills Straws are a great tool to help with your child’s oral motor development. They engage the muscles of the mouth and face, aiding in oral motor development, breath control, and feeding. Drinking through a straw can improve a person’s lip seal, tongue…
