Physical Therapy: The Perfect Partner for Pickleball Players Pickleball is everywhere these days. Since 2020, the sport has experienced remarkable growth across all age groups, with particularly rapid growth in participation among players under 25. Its appeal is easy to understand—pickleball is fun, social, easy to learn, and accessible to people of all skill levels. […]
Sports Medicine, UncategorizedA Real Pain in the Butt: Levator Ani Syndrome Struggling with pain in your butt—literally? Unfortunately, pelvic floor pain is a daily, frustrating struggle for many. This pain can often go untreated for too long. Levator ani syndrome is a specific type of pelvic floor condition that most commonly presents as pain along the back […]
Men's Health, Women's Health.Why Occupational Therapy (OT) is for Everyone Occupational therapy isn’t just about jobs; it’s about helping people succeed in the ‘occupations’ of daily life: cooking, driving, working, playing, and caring for themselves. Learn why Occupational Therapy (OT) is for everyone below. What is OT? Occupational Therapy is utilized for people across all ages and abilities […]
Occupational TherapyThe Many Faces of Speech Therapy: Communication, Voice, Swallowing, and More! Many people often misunderstand the profession of speech therapy. There are several misconceptions that usually go along the lines of, “We fix stutters,” or “We work on the /r/ sound.” While those statements can be true, Speech-Language Pathologists wear many faces and support much […]
Speech TherapyFinding Lost Words After Stroke or Injury Experiencing a stroke, brain injury, or neurological illness can change your life in unexpected ways. One common challenge is difficulty finding words, also known as aphasia. Even simple tasks—asking for a cup of water, sharing a story, or writing an email—can feel frustrating and isolating. Learn tips to […]
Speech TherapyPoor Posture? Find Out Why Your Lungs Suffer, Too Whether it developed from work, phone usage, stress, age, or old habits, poor spinal posture is a problem for many. If you suffer from poor posture, find out why your lungs suffer too. When dealing with poor spinal posture, we tend to easily notice the excessive […]
SpineTalk, Don’t Text: Helping Kids Build Pragmatic Language Skills Screen time is hard to limit, even with “educational” apps. However, too much can impact kids’ communication development. Recent research links heavy screen use to language, cognitive, and social-emotional delays, as well as sleep and social issues (Muppalla et al., 2023). That’s where real-world interactions—and sometimes, […]
Speech TherapyFastpitch Softball: Tips to Reduce Throwing Injuries This Spring The Rise of Fastpitch Softball Across the country, signs of spring symbolize the return of outdoor sports, including softball. Fastpitch softball, in particular, is experiencing significant growth in popularity. With its hallmark windmill pitching, fastpitch softball is starting at a younger age and pushing the limits […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Throwing
