physical therapists
FOCUS Physical Therapists Can Help Kids With Down Syndrome Stay Fit, Active & Healthy
Our FOCUS physical therapists have been closely watching and cheering the historic story of 21-year-old Chris Nikic in Panama City, Florida, who recently became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in and finish an Ironman competition. It’s not…
FOCUS Physical Therapists Explain Proprioception and Body Awareness
Proprioception is a medical term that refers to the body’s ability to sense itself. It is the sense that allows us to perceive the location, movement and action of our own body parts and their relation to external objects and…
Pediatric Physical Therapists Say Swimming Has Many Key Benefits for Kids
For scorching summer days, nothing compares to a splash in a cool pool – and Florida has plenty (1.1 million just in private residences alone, according to Florida State University data). For children with special needs and developmental delays, Fort…
Five Signs Your Child May Need Physical Therapy
Most parents at some point or another question whether their child is properly developing. “Is that normal?” we ask. “Should I be worried or call someone?” The need for physical therapy is sometimes obvious, but not always. At FOCUS, our…