As we head into winter and the days are shorter with colder temperatures and rainy days, it becomes harder and harder for kids to get all of their activity minutes and get their energy out. While rainy day hikes and park visits can be fun, it is nice to have some activities planned when we
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Your 9-year-old wakes up crying in the middle of the night telling you their legs hurt. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you’re not sure about what to do beyond this. Sound familiar? You child might be having growing pains, which occur in as many as 25%-40% of children.
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Winter in Oregon can feel like a long season. There are many comforts this time of year, like snuggling up by the fireplace, burying yourself in warm blankets, and drinking delicious hot chocolate. Even so, it can often feel like you’re stuck in a funk. It gets dark earlier, it rains most days, and it’s
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So frequently we hear, “My kid sits like that all the time!” or “What’s so bad about this position?” There is a lot of concern out there for this so-called “w-sitting”. But what actually is it? It’s commonly talked about in relation to the way a child sits, which is shaped similar to a “W”
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Navigating stairs can be a tricky skill for many kids, especially when they don’t have stairs at home and don’t get to practice this skill very often. Stairs can be nerve-wrecking for parents and scary for kids and it is important that kids can navigate stairs safely. Typically, a child should be able to walk
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Single leg stance is a skill that many of the kids we see in the clinic have a difficult time mastering. But why is it important that they master this skill? Whether you realize it or not, single leg balance is a skill we use frequently during tasks, such as climbing stairs, kicking a ball, stepping
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Does your baby tend to look in one direction and have a hard time looking the other direction? Is your baby’s head tilted to the side? This may mean that your child has torticollis and could benefit from physical therapy. Studies have shown that intervening as early as possible reduces the amount of time needed
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Our mission is to help children achieve their development milestones if they need assistance. Our Physical Therapists wanted to share some of the most common milestones for kids’ development. We’ll start with common markers for children at the age of four months and continue from there! By 4 months old, your baby should be able
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“Oh my son never crawled, he just hopped up and started running one day!” It’s a phrase you might hear one of the other parents at church, mom’s day out, or on your weekly trip to the park say; but don’t be fooled, crawling is an important part of a child’s development! That’s not to
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Toe walking is a common concern that you may face as your child grows from a toddler to an increasingly independent child. There are many factors that can contribute to toe walking and some potential underlying factors for toe walking that include decreased core strength and control, poor ankle/foot stability, and/or sensory seeking behavior.
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Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday – Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
Corvallis Clinic:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
