AZOPT Glendale

03/26/2026

Consistency is key!

We know life gets busy — but showing up to therapy regularly makes a BIG difference in progress.

When kids attend consistently, they’re able to:
✨ Build on previous skills
✨ Gain confidence
✨ Progress faster toward their goals

Missed visits can slow things down, disrupt momentum, and even require re-learning skills. Therapy works best with repetition, routine, and practice.

Every visit counts — and your consistency matters more than you think. Next time you’re tempted to skip, remember this post!

03/25/2026

Recovery doesn’t just happen in the clinic! What you do between visits matters just as much.

Two key factors that can speed up (or slow down) your progress:
🛌 Sleep
This is when your body repairs tissue, reduces inflammation, and restores energy

🥗 Nutrition
Protein, carbs, fats, and hydration all play a role in healing and performance

If either is lacking, recovery slows, fatigue increases, and progress stalls.

Don’t forget to take care of your body outside of PT… that’s where real progress happens!

https://azopt.net/sleep-and-nutrition-in-physical-therapy/

Why Am I Not Recovering Faster? The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Physical Therapy Recovery

03/24/2026

This is what food exploration should look like… 🐛

Turning snack time into play while building comfort with new foods—peanut butter, raisins, pretzels, and a lot of curiosity!

What we love most about this moment isn’t just the creativity… it’s the connection. Mom is right there, engaged, modeling, and making it fun.

If you have any questions about Feeding Therapy, Kids Place is here to help!

03/23/2026

Today, March 23rd, marks 6 years since we lost Kids Place Goodyear pediatric physical therapist Mariah Devries after a short battle with cancer - just two months after delivering a beautiful, healthy baby girl, Clara.

Mariah’s Miracle, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was thus created further expanding Mariah’s life and legacy by establishing a fund to help Arizona pediatric therapy patients and their families offset the high cost of therapy and equipment that insurance does not otherwise provide. Mariah’s Miracle has raised over $255,000 and assisted over 100 Arizona kiddos in needs that insurance denied covering.

Join us by honoring Mariah’s legacy at the 5th Annual Boots, Bags & BBQ Co****le Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11th at Chicken N Pickle from 10 am - 3 pm.

This year you can expect great food from Chicken N Pickle, music, raffles, and of course some good ol’ fashion co****le fun! Admission is free and spectators are encouraged. This is a family-friendly event!

https://www.mariahsmiracle.org/co****le

03/20/2026

Happy Success Friday from AzOPT Buckeye! 🥳👏

03/20/2026

Reading with your child does more than tell a story — it builds their brain. 📚

Shared book reading from birth helps develop language, vocabulary, and early literacy skills that support future reading and writing.

Try these simple tips at home:
• Choose age-appropriate books (colorful, interactive, sturdy pages for little ones)

• Get creative with voices, faces, and actions

• Follow your child’s lead — it doesn’t have to be perfect

• Make reading part of a daily routine (even 10–15 minutes helps)

• Ask questions while reading to encourage conversation and thinking

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s creating a love for books and language. ❤️

If you ever have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, the team at Kids Place Pediatric Therapy is here to help.

03/18/2026

AzOPT Glendale is celebrating 9 years of business this week! 🥳

On March 20th, 2017, we proudly opened the doors to our third AzOPT location in Glendale, Arizona. Nine years later, we’re still dedicated to helping our community move, feel, and live better!

03/16/2026

If you’ve had a great experience at AzOPT or Kids Place, we’d love to hear about it!

Leave us a Google review and mention your favorite therapist or staff member by name. Every time a team member is mentioned, it counts toward their total for the month.

The staff member with the most mentions wins our Employee Review Contest! 🏆

Your reviews help:
- Recognize our hardworking team
- Help other families and patients find the care they need
- Support our clinics

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for supporting our team! ❤️

03/13/2026

Happy Success Friday from our newest speech therapy graduate! 👩‍🎓🥳

03/12/2026

They run AzOPT & Kids Place now… but once they looked like this. 👶 Can you guess who is who?

03/11/2026

Don’t let misconceptions keep you from getting the care you need.

Ready to see how PT can help YOU? We offer free injury screens at all of our AzOPT clinics! DM us or visit AzOPT.net to book yours today.

03/10/2026

This simple piece of equipment can train your entire body.

A stability ball can improve:
• Core stability
• Upper extremity strength
• Lower extremity strength
• Balance and control

Our therapists love using it to make exercises more functional and engaging.

Save this for your next workout… for you or for your kids!