AZOPT Kids Place pediatric occupational therapists, Kyla and Cindy, define fine motor skills and how pediatric occupational therapy intervenes to positively impact children with developmental delays. For more information, please visit: A Guide to Understanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy Summer Fun With Fine Motor Skills
Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though “there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report.” In response to a growing opioid…
Is Occupational Therapy Right For My Child? Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is a specialty designed to help individuals with developmental, physical, and cognitive delays. Occupational therapists help develop, recover, or maintain skills needed to perform their everyday activities (occupations). A child’s occupation is to play, dress, groom, bath, and perform school work. Factors that may…
The Benefits of Cross Training by Brooke Smith, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Injuries happen in sports, but how can you help prevent them? Today, I am going to be discussing the benefits of cross training to help prevent overuse injuries that can occur if you play only one sport. Cross training is…
Orthotic Friendly Shoes By Brittany Ricciardi, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Finding fashionable shoes that fit over a Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMO) and Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) easily is a daunting task. When looking for shoes, it is recommended to find a wider shoe. But frequently, these shoes are bulky in order to accommodate…
Five Exercises to Avoid Injury and Improve your Golf Swing As the cold air breaks and returns to nicer golf weather, the courses will be filled with eager golfers looking to take advantage. But what can you do to avoid that dreaded injury that could sideline you during golf’s busiest and nicest season? Further, what…
Training Tips for Running Long Distance Races by Tyler Guymon PT, DPT Cert. DN AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager 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…
Sensory Boards and the Importance of Play by Sarah Koppenhoefer-Little, MS, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapist One of the main jobs or “occupations” of a child is to play. As they play, they learn about their environment, gain essential skills, and have a fantastic time doing it. The poet Diane Ackerman once said, “Play…
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, 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…
Considering a Service Dog to Assist Children with Disabilities by Cindy Ewert, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapist When you feel like you have exhausted every option, and are still looking for the one thing that could change your child’s life, a service dog therapy dog may be your answer! It is important to note…
