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02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Want to help your children thrive between speech therapy sessions? Check out these easy-to-do activities that can boost learning and speech development - and that you can do in just about any setting in your home. Read on for more!

Research shows that shorter, more frequent sessions are more effective for learning and retention than longer, less frequent sessions.

02/02/2026

Has speech therapy been recommended for your child? If so, you might not know what to expect. But read on to learn more about the benefits of speech therapy - and what the therapy process itself will likely look like.

Speech therapy is a treatment used to improve communication skills. Many kids with language disorders, and reading challenges like dyslexia, can also benefit from speech-language therapy. Learn more.

01/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Extended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength and alignment. The human spine is built to move, not sit still for hours!

01/30/2026

What does living with a stammer mean? While many of these stammers can be lessened or even eliminated through the use of speech therapy in childhood, those with stammers often find that their confidence has been impacted in a meaningful way - the effects of which can sometimes last through adulthood. For one woman, TikTok has helped. Read on to learn more.

Jessie Davies has gone viral after sharing videos of her raising awareness of stammers and speech impediments

01/29/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Disc bulges are extremely common and often painless, meaning their presence alone does not confirm the source of back pain and must be interpreted alongside movement and function. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

01/29/2026

Finding out that your baby has a cleft lip and palate can be jarring - but what does it really mean? And what are the developmental implications? Understanding how your child's development might be impacted will help you to plan for the future services - such as speech therapy - that you might need.

Cleft Lip and Palate Affects Baby's Development Negatively - Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital Language and Speech Therapist Ayşegül Yılmaz evaluated cleft lip and palate.

01/28/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. This helps ensure recommendations fit the individual, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
✅ Tip: As symptoms improve, some people later transition into general fitness programs.

01/28/2026

If you have had a stroke, it is likely that you will be left with a number of physical issues as you recover. But what can help you manage these symptoms? In many cases, speech therapy and physical therapy will play an important role. Read on to learn more about what you can expect.

Strokes differ depending on where in the brain they occur. Learn more about right-sided strokes, including symptoms, treatment, and what to expect.

01/27/2026

It's amazing how much science and medicine have progressed in recent years. For instance, one emerging gene therapy might even be able to reverse certain genetic types of hearing loss. Read on to learn more about this potential breakthrough - and what it would mean for patients throughout the country.

New gene delivery technique restored hearing in mice, some restored to normal levels, study revealed

01/26/2026

Why PT is the clear choice for shoulder pain

This year we're going to share with you "Dollars & (Common) Sense" reasons why physical therapy is the best first choice for many common muscle and joint pains. We will also share four great video exercises to maintain mobility in that area. This January, we start with the shoulder.
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