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A Real Pain in the Butt: Levator Ani Syndrome
A 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 […]
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Why Occupational Therapy (OT) is for Everyone
.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 […]
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The Many Faces of Speech Therapy
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 […]
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Finding Lost Words After Stroke or Injury
Finding 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 […]
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Poor Posture? Find Out Why Your Lungs Suffer, Too
Poor 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 […]
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Talk, Don’t Text
Talk, 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, […]
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Fastpitch Softball: Tips to Reduce Throwing Injuries This Spring
Fastpitch 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 […]
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The Golfer’s Guide to Dry Needling
The 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 […]
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Managing POTS Through Movement and Therapy
Managing 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 […]
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Speech-Language Pathologists: A Key Piece of the Airway Puzzle
Speech-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 […]
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Swallow Smart: Innovations in Dysphagia Management
Swallow Smart: Innovations in Dysphagia Management What Is Dysphagia? If you’ve ever had difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or even medication, you may be experiencing dysphagia. This condition becomes more common with age, after a stroke, or due to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis. For adults, dysphagia isn’t just uncomfortable—it can impact […]
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Men’s Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What You Should Know
Men’s Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What You Should Know Pelvic floor physical therapy is gaining popularity across the world. Many women are seeking the help of a pelvic PT to assist in reducing urinary leakage, improving symptoms of pelvic pressure, and improving pelvic pain. However, pelvic floor therapy is not just for women; men can […]