Parents of medically challenged children have to cope with numerous challenges. When a child has a severe illness, injury, long-term disability, or special needs, he/she may be hospitalized for an…
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Those who are involved in physical activities such as running, fitness training, and competitive sports know that injuries are a frequent occurrence. Lack of proper conditioning, inadequate stretching during warmups,…
The focus of pediatric care has changed in recent years. In 2012, the National Institute of Health highlighted the trend toward family-centered care. This is an approach that recognizes and…
Falls are the leading cause of numerous types of injuries among the senior population. Most of us are familiar with the commercial where the elderly person says, “I’ve fallen and…
We all want to give our children the perfect holiday experience. With children who receive in-home long-term pediatric care, however, we often need to re-define “perfect”. The fact is there…
The holiday season is a joyful time when loved ones gather together to exchange gifts and celebrates their blessings. The holidays can also be very stressful, particularly for adults with…
As we get older, neck pain becomes more common. Sometimes, we get nagging pain and we have a hard time pinpointing why it is happening. Other times, accidents and injuries…
There is a lot of work involved caring for a child with medical needs. At some point, many parents realize that they just cannot do it all. Sometimes, family members…
As we get older, many of us develop aches, pains, and similar health concerns. Some stem from sports injuries when we were younger, others from repetitive work on a construction…
Physical therapists are licensed and trained to evaluate and treat physical dysfunctions related to an injury, disease, disability, or similar health condition. The goal of the therapy is to restore…
