by Diana | Oct 8, 2020 | Pediatric Therapy
by Dr. Marci Westman, Physical Therapist What Exactly is Torticollis? Infant with TorticollisImage credit: https://www.aafp.org/ afp/2007/1015/p1197.html The term torticollis means “twisted neck,” derived from the Latin terms “torta” meaning twisted and “collum”...
by Diana | Apr 14, 2020 | Hand Therapy, Pediatric Therapy
Some out-of-pocket healthcare expenses can be deducted on your tax return when you file this year. This includes medical and dental expenses for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents in 2019, plus mileage driven to and from appointments. For those who’ve...
by Diana | Mar 29, 2020 | Pediatric Therapy
What is Toe Walking? Toe walking is when a child remains on their toes when walking, instead of stepping normally through their heel, arch, ball of foot, then toes. Many children walk on their toes when they are first learning to walk. This may be present up...
by Diana | Feb 4, 2020 | Hand Therapy, Pediatric Therapy
Your insurance EOB, or Explanation of Benefits, summarizes the cost of each of your medical visits including what your insurance paid and what amount you owe to your provider(s). An EOB is not a bill, but will detail what amount of the bill is your responsibility to...
by Diana | Nov 7, 2019 | Pediatric Therapy
by Heidi Padilla I am a mother of three children ages 23, 13, and 8. I am a certified elementary teacher, a certified Montessori teacher, and I was a stay-at-home mom for about four years. Currently, I have been teaching nearly full-time since early 2014. I began my...
by buildpt | Jun 7, 2019 | Pediatric Therapy
All kids need exercise. Stacks of scientific research through the years support the myriad ways exercise helps young bodies and minds as they develop and grow. It’s important, then, for parents to encourage their children to be active and develop healthful habits as...
