Serial casting is a non-invasive technique used to reduce muscle tightness and limited range of motion of a joint to improve a person’s function, when manual stretching techniques are ineffective. For purposes of the blog, we will be using the ankle as our reference with regards to toe walking in children, but serial casting can […]
Helmets (also called Cranial Orthosis) are commonly used as a way to assist with torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly (or flat-head) treatments. Infants can develop flat spots on their skull, which can affect their overall appearance as they grow and develop. Physical therapists can assist with stretching, strengthening, and re-positioning to assist with decreasing the flat spot
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In April we celebrate Autism and the many ways play therapy can support children and their families each step of the way.
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Core strength is the foundation of many functional skills for children and adults. Previously in Signs of Poor Core Strength, we talked about signs that may indicate that your child has a weak core. If you think your child may have core weakness, you may be wondering how to improve their core strength. Most often
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Kids are spending a lot of time on phones, tablets, and computers these days. While we may have concerns about the amount of screen time they are getting, it is also important to pay attention to their posture and any reports of neck, back, shoulder or wrist pain they are experiencing. Posture is a complicated
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When children begin the therapy process, clinicians identify a series of goals to accomplish throughout the plan of care. Goals will vary based on the needs of each child. Rarely do any two children have the same needs in terms of frequency, duration, or length. However, one element that remains the same from child to
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Jumping is an exciting skill for children to learn, and opens up many opportunities for new ways to play and engage with their environment and peers. Most children learn to jump with a 2 foot take off and landing between the ages of 2 and 3, but some children may jump sooner or later than
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Standing is a gross motor skill that is the basis for higher level skills such as walking, running, jumping, etc. It is typically developed by 10-13 months of age. Here are a few at-home tips for supporting your child as they develop independence with standing. Due to hip development avoid full and extensive weight bearing
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Core strength is the foundation for many of the functional skills that children use on a daily basis. In order for our arms and legs to be able to function properly, our core muscles must be able to properly stabilize our trunk/torso. Core strength not only includes the muscles of the abdomen, it also
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It’s been said a million times and we will say it again, each child develops at a different rate. Whether it’s your first baby or one of many, the question can still arise – Is my baby reaching their milestones? We understand that being a parent is a big job, with so much to manage
Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
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Clinic Hours:
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375 NW Harrison Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
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