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How Occupational Therapy Can Relieve Your Arthritis Pain in Cold Weather
Do you notice the cold weather makes your joints stiffer and more difficult to move in the morning? Do you notice your hands getting sore and achy, especially after increased use when it’s cold outside? Fortunately, at Synergy Therapeutic Group , our occupational therapists can teach you how to improve your motion and manage your pain no matter the weather!
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability across the United States, affecting tens of millions of people every day.
Read full blogOccupational Therapy Solutions for Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain
Are you experiencing pain in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist? Is it difficult to reach, lift and hold things in your everyday routine? Regardless of where you are feeling pain in the upper extremity, our team of occupational therapists at Synergy Therapeutic Group can help!
Determining whether your pain results from a specific injury or the cumulation of repetitive stress is the key to resolving your condition. Getting to the root cause of your situation and identifying the underlying trauma or inflammation of the arm’s tendons, cartilage, or nerves can mean the difference between a quick resolution and long-standing pain.
Read full blogShoulder Blade Pain May Be Neck Pain in Disguise
Have you noticed your shoulder blade hurts when you sit for long periods? Does your shoulder blade pain intensify when you turn your head/neck to look over your shoulder? Is your shoulder blade keeping you awake at night? These are all signs that your shoulder blade pain may be neck pain in disguise.
At Synergy Therapeutic Group in Carbondale, our physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts and can help you identify the source of your pain and, more importantly, how to resolve it.
Read full blogWhen Should Occupational Therapy & Applied Behaviour Analysis to Collaborate?
Have you noticed your child seems to be delayed in reaching normal developmental milestones? At Synergy Therapeutic Group in Carbondale, our therapists work with kids of all ages, including kids with behavioral issues, to help them function at their highest potential! Our pediatric occupational therapist specializes in helping children reach critical developmental milestones. Our Occupational therapy is based on a whole-body approach incorporating physical, mental, and cognitive activities and exercises that support children in developing the essential skills they need to function at home and in a school setting.
Read full blog5 Top Tips For Parents On How To Support Your Children’s Virtual Learning
As we learn how to better handle the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, many classrooms have resumed or are planning on resuming face-to-face instruction. However, virtual learning continues to grow in popularity and is not going away anytime soon.
Every child is different and responds to virtual instruction in a unique way. Some children enjoy the flexibility of being at home, while others find it nearly impossible to focus. There is frankly no one-size-fits-all solution for virtual learning, but we do have some useful tips to share as you and your child prepare for a new and different school year.
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Coping Skills Can be Difficult – Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy can be an integral part of developing these coping skills, and your work with the physical therapist can be just as beneficial for you as it is for your child with special needs.
Parents of special needs children have to learn many different coping skills, and they also need to help their child develop better coping mechanisms.
Today’s blog will cover some of the best ways to help your child develop better coping skills.
Read full blogDo You Have a Swallowing Disorder? Speech Therapy Can Help!
Do you or your child have difficulty eating or drinking? This can be dangerous to your health and put you at risk of choking.
However, Synergy Therapeutic Group in offers therapy that is specifically tailored to a person’s needs for speech, voice, language, feeding, and swallowing. Our speech therapists work hard to assist our patients in developing strong oral motor skills and reducing problems with eating, drinking, swallowing, and communicating.
If you are unsure whether you or your child has a swallowing disorder, please contact Synergy Therapeutic Group clinic right away.
Read full blogHow Speech Therapy Can Help You With A Speech or Voice Disorder
Synergy Therapeutic Group offers therapy that is specifically tailored to a person’s speech, voice, language, and swallowing needs. Our speech therapists work hard to help patients improve their speaking skills as well as their voice volume and quality. They can also help patients with eating, drinking, swallowing, and communicating problems.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a speech disorder that is interfering with their ability to communicate with others, know that practice name’s extensive therapeutic services can help provide guidance and relief.
Read full blogEffective Exercises for Kids to Stay Healthy and Strong
Do you notice your kids seem to spend more time sitting around looking at their phones and playing video games than playing outside? Has your child complained about aches and pains from sitting in class all day or carrying a heavy backpack around?
Knowing when to encourage your kids to do more and when to hold them back can be challenging because you need to figure out what you should and shouldn’t do to keep them safe and injury-free.
Read full blogAre You Searching for a Way to Help Your Child’s ADHD and Motor Issues?
Is your child having difficulty paying attention? Is this having an effect on how they play on the playground? A pediatric physical therapist can offer advice and treatment to help your child.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as “inattention, e.g., difficulty holding attention, trouble organizing tasks, or easily distracted, and hyperactivity/impulsivity, e.g., excessive talking, fidgety, or trouble taking turns.”
If your child has difficulty with motor planning and is showing signs of ADHD, please know that we are here to help.
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