Discuss your child’s physical therapy goals with your provider! Your provider will create goals for your child to work towards. These can act as milestones that signify progress as your child moves through their physical therapy plan of care. Communicate with your provider, and work with them to set goals that are most meaningful to […]
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In our previous blog post, we talked about the importance of tummy time, how much tummy time your baby should be getting, and how to progress tummy time. Now that we have discussed all of the details of tummy time; it is time to discuss how we can make tummy time easier, more enjoyable, and
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Tummy time is one of the first and most important activities for your baby to do. So, what exactly is tummy time and why is it so important? Tummy time is considered the period of time during the day when your baby is on their stomach while they are awake and supervised. It is important
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We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Corvallis clinic! Our new office is located at 375 NW Harrison Blvd, and will be open for services beginning July 5th. Our new location allows us to extend our reach and provide convenient access to our specialized services for families in Benton and Linn County.Â
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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
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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Whether your child has been referred to Physical Therapy (PT) by their pediatrician or you are wondering if treatment would be beneficial, we welcome you and want you to know a few things about our PT evaluation process. What is within the scope of Physical Therapy? As pediatric Physical Therapists, we can address a
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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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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. Â
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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:
375 NW Harrison Blvd.
Corvallis, ORÂ 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681 (Eugene)
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
