Start Reading Early With Your Child Most people are familiar with the notion that reading to your child regularly is beneficial. But when should you start? Reading comprehension and the ability to follow along do not come until age 4 or 5 ... Learn More
Why Babies Wear Helmets by Nicole Campbell, PT, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Ever noticed a baby wearing a helmet and wondered why? The short answer is to help shape their head. Babies are born with ‘soft spots’ or bones ... Learn More
Opt Outside – Take a Hike By Matt Flanagan, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Exercise is good for us. We all know that, or at least we should, because it is! While there are numerous forms of exercise, there is no right way. There are ... Learn More
Anxiety Concerns in Children Childhood – a time when one is carefree with no worries to keep them up at night. Unfortunately that is not the case for all children. Anxiety is thought to be a disorder that only affects adults, when in ... Learn More
What is Aquatic Therapy and How it Helps by Jordan Ribota, PT, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Aquatic therapy, quite simply put, is using the physical qualities of water (or a pool in most cases) as a form of rehab or exercise. ... Learn More
