Pediatric Orthotics – Why the Heel? by Kids Place Central Pediatric Physical Therapists As pediatric physical therapists, we often recommend a child be evaluated and fit for a pair of ankle-foot orthotics or AFOs. AFOs are plastic devices ...
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Newborn Tummy Time by Nicole Campbell, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist As a new mother to a beautiful baby boy born January 9, I understand the difficulties parents have incorporating tummy time at the home. If you have not ...
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How Physical Therapy Treats Parkinson’s Disease By Celeste Delap, DPT, LSVT BIG certified, CCI AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Parkinson’s disease is an incurable, progressive disorder of the nervous system that gradually affects ...
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Congratulations to AZOPT Glendale Clinic Manager JD Fields, DPT for earning his Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) credentials. Additionally, congratulations to Kids Place West pediatric physical therapists Brittany Ricciardi, DPT and ...
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Self Care Skills and Child Development by Egle Majute, Student Occupational Therapist The role of an Occupational Therapist is to support children of any age in participation of their daily occupations. One of those occupations is self-care ...
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Physical Therapy, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists – What’s the Difference? by Anna McNamara, DPT AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, ...
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Summer Activities for Children to Prevent Skills Lapse By Sarah Koppenhoefer-Little, OTR/L Kids Place West Pediatric Occupational Therapist With summer fast approaching, it is natural for parents to be concerned their child will lose ...
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For the second year, AZOPT & Kids Place hosted an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Challenge. More than 50 provider offices from the West Valley were invited to participate and asked to complete a bracket. The office who scores ...
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Stretch of the Week: Thoracic Extension with Rotation By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Place a small towel roll or foam roller along the upper portion of your back. With your knees ...
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Stretch of the Week: Dynamic Lunges By JD Field, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Begin in a standing position. Take a large step forward (as far as you feel comfortable) and rock your weight forward on ...
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