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Getting in Shape for Winter

Getting in Shape for Winter

Getting in Shape for Winter: How to Stay Strong, Healthy, and Injury-Free Most people think about getting in shape for summer. But when temperatures drop, your body changes how it moves. Cold weather stiffens muscles, tightens joints, slows reaction time, and makes everyday activities, from shoveling snow to walking on slippery sidewalks, a little more […]

Injury Prevention
Speech and Language Milestones: What’s Normal

Speech and Language Milestones: What’s Normal

Speech and Language Milestones: What’s Normal Speech and language milestones serve as key indicators of your child’s growth. Speech is the production of sounds and words, while language involves comprehending and using words to communicate. Specific milestones signal when your child is progressing well and when additional support may help. This post will explore ways […]

Speech Therapy
How Gratitude Supports Healing

How Gratitude Supports Healing

How Gratitude Supports Healing (and Progress in Physical Therapy) This season reminds us to pause and appreciate what we have—especially our health. Gratitude isn’t just good for the mind and soul; it can accelerate physical recovery and improve physical therapy outcomes. Patients who express gratitude often report higher motivation, better adherence to exercise, and improved […]

Misc
Understanding hand arthritis

Understanding Hand Arthritis

Understanding Hand Arthritis One of the most common concerns we hear from patients is about developing arthritis in their hands. Arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, making everyday tasks—like gripping a cup, typing, or gardening—feel difficult. At Freedom Physical Therapy Services, our occupational and certified hand therapists help patients understand what arthritis is, why […]

Occupational Therapy