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Student Therapists at Kids Place

Student Therapists at Kids Place by Jeanette Mangano, DPT, PCS Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist At Kids Place, we are active within the educational communities for therapist’s education. We seek to assist speech language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students with advancing their education and completing clinical rotations in order to obtain their…

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Pediatric Physical Therapy

What is Typical Leg Alignment in Early Childhood?

What is Typical Leg Alignment in Early Childhood? by Jeanette Mangano, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Your child will go through many significant changes in the structure and alignment of their legs throughout their development. Alignment is an important contributing factor to your child standing and walking. Often, parents will ask me if…

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Pediatric Physical Therapy

Outpatient Therapy vs. School Based Therapy

The Difference Between Outpatient Therapy and School Therapy By Jeanette Mangano, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist As children are preparing for the start of a new school year, parents often ask about the difference between school-based therapy and Kids Place, an outpatient therapy clinic.  The answer can be somewhat confusing. In the simplest…

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Pediatric Physical Therapy

The Importance of Playground Play

The Importance of Playground Play by Jeanette Mangano, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist The playground is an exciting place for most children that is crucial to the development of social, fine motor, and gross motor skills.  In addition to promoting an active lifestyle, children will also learn and develop many skills needed to…

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