physical therapy
Physical Therapy Targets Gross Motor Delays That Spur Other Problems
A child who struggles to explore their environment on the same level of their peers due to a gross motor delay may struggle on other fronts too, including cognitive development and behavioral challenges. Recently, the journal Physical Therapy published a study…
Physical Therapy Can Help Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Staff Report, FOCUS Therapy Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are conditions that result in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. The effects can include problems with learning and behavior, as well as issues with muscle tone. At FOCUS…
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…