Is My Baby Lazy? Probably Not. It’s something many parents have experienced. You’re at a family gathering, and everyone is gathered around the babies. One baby is busy rolling, another is trying to crawl, while yours is content to sit, watch, and take it all in. Then come the comments: “How old is your baby?”…
Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists – What’s the Difference? There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, chiropractors and massage therapy. Patients often believe they are the same thing. In fact, the three professions have very different theories regarding the preferred method of treatment, the benefits of each treatment, and the…
Infant Reflux: Simple Strategies to Help Your Baby Feed More Comfortably If your baby spits up, arches their back, or seems uncomfortable during feedings, you may have heard the phrase, “All babies have reflux—don’t worry about it.” While it’s true that some reflux is common in infants due to their developing digestive systems, that doesn’t…
Preventing Overuse Injuries from Pistol Shooting Tips for Maintaining Accuracy, Performance, and Long-Term Joint Health Written by Dr. Damon Grandy, PT, DPT, COMT, CKTP, TPI-C FBI Qualified Pistol Shooter Whether you shoot for self-defense training, law enforcement or military duties, competitive shooting, or recreational target practice, repetitive pistol shooting can place significant stress on your…
Understanding Co-Treatments in Pediatric Therapy A Guide for Families in Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy When your child receives therapy services, our goal is always to provide the most effective and meaningful treatment possible. Sometimes, the best way to do this is through a co-treatment—a session where two therapy disciplines work together with your…
The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing: Why the Way You Breathe Matters Is There a “Wrong” Way to Breathe? It may sound like a strange question, but it’s one I discuss regularly with patients in physical therapy—especially those experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, or diastasis recti. You might be thinking, “I don’t…
6 Ways to Make Speech Therapy Practice Fun at Home Helping your child practice speech therapy at home does not have to feel like extra homework. In fact, the best speech practice often happens during play, games, and everyday family activities. When children are having fun, they are more likely to stay engaged, participate, and…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and How Therapy Can Help What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, often called EDS, is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the body’s collagen and connective tissues. There are 13 known types of EDS, and each type can affect different parts of the body in…
5 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Build Strong Communication Skills As a parent, you want your child to grow into a confident communicator who can clearly express their thoughts, needs, and emotions. Strong communication skills are essential for social development, learning, and everyday success. The good news is that language development starts at home,…
How Physical Therapy Can Support You Through Depression No one chooses depression. It often arrives quietly, building over time or appearing when life feels overwhelming. It can affect how you think, feel, and move through your day. Many people experience symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, changes in…
