March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! What is Cerebral Palsy? CP is a nonprogressive lesion of the brain that occurs before two years of age, that results in an abnormal development of movement and posture. CP can be accompanied by impairments such as speech, vision, hearing, and perceptual function Damage to the brain can affect the ability to perform daily activities and worsen as the individual grows, which is when therapy comes in to improve physical function CP is the

School speech therapy services differ from outpatient/private services in several important ways. We often get the question “what’s the difference between school speech therapy and clinic speech therapy?” Let’s break it down. A big difference between school-based speech therapy and outpatient/private speech therapy is eligibility (how the child qualifies for services). In the school setting, speech services are provided if the child’s difficulty with speech and/or language i

Do you have back pain? You’re not alone. Eighty percent of Americans suffer from low back and neck pain at some point in their lives. Let that sink in. With such great odds that you—or someone close to you—will one day become a statistic, wouldn’t it make sense to arm yourself with preventive strategies and knowledge? Physical therapy is a good place to start. By performing a thorough evaluation, a physical therapist can identify the muscular, postural and skeletal limitation

In this month’s newsletter, join the PB staff in showing your spirit for Mardi Gras, check out the newsletter for information about what color to wear and when! Read about how therapy in our pool can improve balance, when to discontinue using a sippy cup with a spout, and meet our new therapists- Katie, physical therapist and Aaron, occupational therapist! Newsletter designed by Dr. Jessica Oakland, PT, DPT