by Paige Engbers Should I bring my child in for pediatric occupational therapy? This is a question we hear often because many people don’t know what occupational therapy is and what it can do for their child. Occupational therapy can benefit any child age 0-18 who is experiencing difficulty with every day activities. These difficulties may include one or more… Read more

by Jodeann Cooley, PTA Osteoarthritis is commonly known as wear and tear arthritis. OA is the most common type of arthritis. More than 27 million people in the U.S. have OA, and knees are the most commonly affected area. Osteoarthritis is caused when the natural cushioning between joints (cartilage) wears away. This causes the bones of the knee to rub… Read more

by Whitney Vander Veen, PT, DPT, ATC Do you find yourself questioning if your child is walking normally?  Does your child take several steps at a time up on their toes or on the front part of their foot?  Telling the difference between “normal” toe stepping and more problematic, idiopathic toe walking can sometimes be difficult - but idiopathic toe… Read more

 by Heather Pilcher, PTA, ATC I’m sure we’ve all heard the term Fibromyalgia but do you really know what it is. According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain… Read more

Chances are, if you are reading this article you are one of the many people who have searched the internet looking up the different causes of dizziness. This blog will explain the systems involved with balance, how our balance system works, common problem, and how physical therapy can help you! Systems Involved with Balance Our brain is constantly receiving and… Read more