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7 Incredible Benefits of Crawling When your little one starts crawling, it feels like a monumental moment—and it is! Crawling is much more than a baby’s first taste of independence; it’s also a critical developmental milestone that sets the stage for future skills. If you’ve ever wondered why crawling is so important, you’re in the…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Some patients come to physical therapy with the expectation that their treatment will primarily involve massage. It’s not uncommon for first-time visitors to| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
AzOPT offers complimentary assessments designed to give you direction. This free consultation is perfect for anyone experiencing symptoms, beginning a new| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Patient of the Month: Colton’s Journey to Confident Walking and Running At AzOPT, we love celebrating the hard work and progress of our patients—and this month, we’re excited to recognize Colton as our Patient of the Month. When Colton first came to AzOPT Gilbert in May, he was recovering from bilateral calf surgery (gastroc lengthening).…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
As a parent or caregiver you may be questioning, “Why is my child’s therapist working on crawling when they can walk?” Or, “Why are we working on core strength when I am concerned my child is toe-walking?” The Role of Physical Therapists in Child Development As physical therapists our job is to examine and evaluate…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
We…are Weekend Warriors, athletes, Crossfitters, exercisers! If we did not like to “feel the burn,” we would still be working out at a local gym using| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Some children may have a difficult time regulating their emotions. This could stem from being unable to communicate their feelings or not understanding how emotions affect how their body feels. The Zones of Regulation curriculum developed by Leah Kuypers helps us teach children how they are feeling by categorizing emotions into zones that correlate with…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
The risk of falling as we age tends to increase, as do the consequences of falling. Conditions such as sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength and mass),| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Understanding and Improving In-Toeing In-toeing, sometimes called being “pigeon-toed,” is when a child walks or runs with their toes pointing inward. This often happens because of a natural rotation in the hip, knee, or foot. In many cases, in-toeing improves on its own as a child grows and their bones develop. While in-toeing is usually…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Understanding Pain: A Complex and Subjective Experience “It REALLY hurts.” Pain is a tough subject. It is subjective. Not to say that your pain is not real or to say something does not REALLY hurt. However, pain can be perpetuated, magnified, and catastrophized based on your perspective and attitude towards your pain experience. My Personal…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Five sensory strategies to Explore Food include descriptions, touch, smell, taste, and auditory.| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Who doesn't like baseball? The distinct sound of the bat hitting the ball just right. The smell of hot dogs and popcorn. The joyful noise kids make when they| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Are You at Risk For an(other) Ankle Injury? Ankle sprains are common injuries that mostly occur in athletes, but even non-athletes of any age are susceptible.| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
We look forward to helping you! Each of our therapists has a schedule tailored for your convenience.| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Pediatric speech and language therapy help children improve so much more than just saying their sounds correctly! We also help children improve their language| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
