Is it Normal for My Child’s Toes to Point In or Point Out? by MayAnne Belcina, Student Physical Therapist My Child Walks With Their Toes In or Out Do your child’s toes point in or point out? This is called in-toeing and out-toeing. If a child in-toes, they typically have more range of motion with…
Yoga for Low Back Pain By Taylor Kitkowski PT, DPT, Cert DN Should I Try Yoga for Low Back Pain? It is estimated that almost half of the US population will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. Low back pain can cause both physical and mental limitations to everyday activities. Back…
Using Aquatic Therapy to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis by Blake McDonald, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is an irreversible condition that will eventually require surgery. So why bother treating the knee with physical therapy if it is just prolonging the inevitable, right? WRONG! Oftentimes, knee replacement surgery is only…
How Hippotherapy Is Used with Pediatric Therapy by Martina Tannahill, DPT Kids Place Central Pediatric Physical Therapist The term hippotherapy originates from the Greek word, “hippos” meaning horse. Hippotherapy involves using the natural gait and movement of a horse as a treatment tool and strategy that can be incorporated and integrated into an occupational or…
So, You Want to Learn About Deadlifting? by Acacia Rightmyer, DPT AzOPT Prescott Staff Physical Therapist Deadlifting – I am sure you have heard of it, maybe even seen others perform it, but did you know at some point in your life you most certainly have done it yourself? Even if you weren’t pulling weight…
A Few Tips for Car Seat Safety by Elissa Casey OTR/L, ATP, CPST There is a lot to know about car seats and all of it can seem very overwhelming. Time to take a deep breath, as we are here to help. My name is Elissa Casey and I am a pediatric occupational therapist and…
Why Do I Have Neck Pain? by Daniel Cox, DPT AzOPT Glendale Clinic Manager Neck pain and pain between one’s shoulder blades is one of the most commonly seen problems by our physical therapists. When a person complains of neck pain, usually we diagnose “posture” as the cause of neck pain, but is it really?…
Debunking Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Myths by Lauryn Bates, CCC-SLP Kids Place Central Pediatric Speech Therapist The average person speaks approximately 150 words per minute. In a typical day, most of us will express more than 15,000 words for a variety of communicative intents. We use language to maintain social relationships with others as…
Is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Right For You? by Alex Bocchi, DPT AzOPT Goodyear Doctor of Physical Therapy Platelet rich plasma therapy. You may have heard of the hype. But what is it? Who needs it? Does it work? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a form of regenerative medicine using your own blood to…
GoBabyGo Provides Children with Disabilities the Gift of Mobility By Courtney Gerhart, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapy, Kids Place West During the first few years of a child’s life, they begin to explore their environment and make crucial connections that will inevitably set them up for success mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. A typically developing child…
