Is pediatric physical therapy right for your child? by Emily Norton, Marketing Strategist and Analyst The American Physical Therapy Association states, “Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) work with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in home, school, and community environments.  Physical therapists use their expertise in… Read more

by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT As a physical therapist for twenty years, I have worked with a lot of people and a lot of diagnoses. I get a lot of questions from people in the community about their “rotary cup” or “slipped discs.” Even though those aren’t the correct terms, it’s easy to understand what the person is… Read more

by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT How many times have you woken up in the morning with a kink in your neck? Isn’t it frustrating when you can’t turn your head because of your pain in the neck? There are many reasons people experience pain in the neck, but irritation and movement limitation at a neck joint (called a… Read more

by Doctor of Physical Therapy Troy Vander Molen Shoulder pain is a common problem. People with shoulder pain are the third most common clients we serve at our clinics. In fact, over the past three years, we’ve had nearly 10,000 treatment sessions dedicated to shoulder issues. That’s a lot of shoulder pain! The shoulder is prone to issues because it… Read more

Free sleep seminar Did you know that 69% of American infants, children, and teens are sleep deprived? Proper sleep is crucial for being awake and alert, and just 41 minutes of sleep deprivation decreases the ability to pay attention and be alert. Join Occupational Therapist Elise Spronk on June 20 for this free sleep seminar to learn the keys to… Read more