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Choosing Toys Wisely for Kids with Autism

Choosing Toys Wisely for Kids with Autism

by Jane White | Apr 27, 2018 | ChoosePT, General, MoveFowardPT, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Last week we discussed how Physical Therapy and Autism work hand in hand. Today we are going to give you some tips for selecting toys for children with developmental disabilities, specifically Autism. When selecting toys for children with Autism first, you want to...
How Physical Therapy and Autism Work Together

How Physical Therapy and Autism Work Together

by Jane White | Apr 20, 2018 | ChoosePT, Exercise Therapy, General, MoveFowardPT

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability resulting in social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Symptoms begin in early childhood and continue throughout the lifespan. While many terms previously...
Physical Therapy and Parkinson Disease

Physical Therapy and Parkinson Disease

by Jane White | Apr 11, 2018 | ChoosePT, General, Mobility, MoveFowardPT, Physical Therapy

“Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative brain disorder affecting adults. (Alzheimer disease is the most common.) Parkinson disease was first defined as only a “motor” (movement) disease, but research has shown that it also causes...
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

by Jane White | Mar 23, 2018 | ChoosePT, Exercise Therapy, General, Mobility, MoveFowardPT

March was also Multiple Sclerosis awareness month and this is another condition that physical therapists can also help treat. What is Multiple Sclerosis? “Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, usually progressive, disease that primarily affects young adults....
Concussions and Physical Therapy

Concussions and Physical Therapy

by Jane White | Mar 20, 2018 | ChoosePT, Exercise Therapy, General, Mobility, MoveFowardPT, Physical Therapy

Concussions are a traumatic brain injury that can cause lasting effects on brain tissue and change the chemical balance of the brain. Concussion may cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms and problems, both short-term and long-term. Every concussion is...
Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain Injury Awareness Month

by Jane White | Mar 16, 2018 | ChoosePT, Exercise Therapy, General, Mobility, MoveFowardPT, Physical Therapy

Each year the Brain Injury Association of America leads the country in observing Brain Injury Awareness during the month of March. Through many of our posts we’ve explored how physical therapy goes beyond helping people recover from knee, hip, or back surgeries....
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