Health Blog
Can We Avoid Knee Surgery With Physical Therapy?
Most knee pain does not start in the knee. A Carbondale, IL physical therapist explains why more than half of knee surgeries may be avoidable, and how to tell.
Read full blogCan My Child Get Occupational Therapy Without a Diagnosis?
Your child does not need a diagnosis to start occupational therapy. A pediatric OT with 32 years of experience in Carbondale, IL explains what an evaluation actually looks at.
Read full blogMy 2-Year-Old Isn’t Talking Yet: When Should I Worry?
Worried your 2-year-old isn’t talking yet? A Carbondale pediatric OT explains real milestones, true red flags, and who to call first.
Read full blogCan Sciatica Go Away Without Surgery?
Most sciatica goes away without surgery. A Carbondale PT explains why the cause is often the pelvis and piriformis, not the spine, and what actually helps.
Read full blogLeaking When You Sneeze or Laugh? It’s Common — But Not Normal
Leaking when you sneeze, laugh, or cough is common but not normal. Pelvic floor therapy for leaking is a proven first-line fix. Carbondale, IL.
Read full blog7 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Occupational Therapy
Wondering if your child needs occupational therapy? Here are 7 signs pediatric OTs see every day — and why none mean something is wrong. Carbondale, IL.
Read full blogDo I Need a Doctor’s Referral for PT in Illinois?
Short answer: no. In Illinois you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral. Here’s how direct access works — and the one catch. Carbondale, IL.
Read full blogSensory Meltdown vs. Tantrum: How to Tell the Difference
A tantrum has a goal and an audience. A meltdown is an overwhelmed nervous system that cannot stop – even for the thing the child wanted. A pediatric OT with 33 years of experience explains how to tell them apart, and how to respond to each.
Read full blogWhy Do I Get Dizzy When I Roll Over in Bed?
Dizziness when rolling over in bed is usually BPPV – tiny inner-ear crystals in the wrong place. It is not dangerous, and it is one of the most treatable conditions in physical therapy.
Read full blogYou Are Not Alone: What Every Parent of a Struggling Child Needs to Hear First
You’ve read the books, seen the therapists, and still feel lost. You are not failing. A reframe for parents from Chandana Dash, OTR/L, in Carbondale, IL.
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