The 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, ThrowingThe Golfer’s Guide to Dry Needling The Golfer’s Guide to Dry Needling: Reduce Pain, Improve Mobility, and Play Better Golf is often viewed as a low-impact sport, but as a physical therapist certified through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), I see firsthand how physically demanding it can be. Golf is a powerful rotational sport that […]
Dry Needling, Golf/TPIManaging POTS Through Movement and Therapy Managing POTS Through Movement and Therapy starts with understanding how intentional, guided activity can support your body rather than overwhelm it. With the right physical therapy approach, movement can improve circulation, build endurance, and help you manage symptoms with greater confidence and control. What is POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia […]
Chronic Pain, EDSSpeech-Language Pathologists: A Key Piece of the Airway Puzzle Airway health is about more than breathing; it’s about how the airway functions during speech, swallowing, sleep, and daily life. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in identifying and treating the functional patterns that directly impact airway health across the lifespan. PTs trained in TMD […]
Speech Therapy, TMJ
