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Thriving Beyond Therapy: Tips for Continued Success After Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Congratulations! Your child has completed their journey with physical therapy, achieving significant milestones along the way. As they transition back into everyday life, it’s important to maintain the progress made and continue supporting their development. At Connect the Dots, we’re dedicated to ensuring your child’s long-term success. Here are some valuable tips to help you

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Mastering PT Home Exercise Programs: A Parent’s Guide to Success

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We understand the challenges of integrating therapeutic exercises into our daily routines, especially when it comes to ensuring your child receives the best care.  At Connect the Dots, we’re committed to supporting your child’s journey to health and happiness through pediatric physical therapy. One of the key components of this journey is the home exercise

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3 Ways to Make the Most of Treatment Appointments

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At Connect the Dots, we believe therapy should be both fun and purposeful. We value the crucial role of parents and caretakers in helping children reach their full potential. To maximize the benefits of therapy, we recommend: Attend and Observe Sessions: Regularly attend therapy sessions to observe and participate in activities and exercises your child

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Boost Your Child’s Balance with These 5 Summer Activities

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Here are some fun summer balance activities for kids, recommended by our physical therapists: Pillow Play: Have your child stand on a pillow or couch cushion with one or both feet. Add a challenge by having them close their eyes or play catch while balancing. Sidewalk Adventures: Encourage your child to walk on curbs or

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When Your Child Falls: Signs It’s Time for Pediatric Physical Therapy

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As parents, we often witness our children’s occasional tumbles and spills as they explore and grow. However, when does frequent falling become a cause for concern? At Connect the Dots, we recognize the importance of understanding and addressing issues related to childhood falls. Here’s what you need to know about when and why frequent falling

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Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness

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July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month!  According to the CDC (2015), approximately 2,600 babies are born with a cleft palate and 4,400 babies are born with a cleft lip, with or without a cleft palate. Other craniofacial birth defects include craniosynostosis (skull sutures fusing prematurely), anotia/microtia (ear is missing or underdeveloped),

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Summer Activities to Support OT Goals at Home

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Summer is the perfect season to dive into exciting new activities that keep your child engaged and motivated. Embrace the sunny days with these easy-to-integrate, minimal-supply activities, that can easily be incorporated into your day! These fun and engaging ideas will not only entertain your child but also support their development in essential areas such

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Early Signs of Speech Sound Disorder

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A speech sound disorder is when a child has difficulty saying specific sounds by either substituting that sound for a different sound, deleting the sound, or adding unnecessary sounds. All children simplify their speech when they are learning how to talk (these are called phonological processes), but most will outgrow this “simplification process” naturally as

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Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537

Clinic Hours:
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Corvallis Clinic:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR  97330
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Fax: (541) 255-3537

Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday

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