Synergy Newsletters
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August 2019
Vestibular Rehab for Dizziness and Balance
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Rebecca Leitner, PT
- Vestibular rehab for dizziness and balance
- Test your vestibular function
April 2019
Rewire Your Brain to Relieve Chronic Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Arch Harrison, PTA, LMT, JSCC
- How the brain can be rewired with Graded Motor Imagery (GMI)
- The benefits of early pediatric therapy
- Sit-to-stand Total Motion Release (TMR) exercise
August 2018
Pediatrics
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – William Strong, MS, CCC-SLP
- Tips to select toys for kids with special needs
- Recovery after joint replacement surgery
- Featured treatments offered by Synergy Healthcare Idaho
July 2018
Helping Aches and Pains
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Kevin Brick, OT
- Common questions about Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)
- Why do your muscles ache?
- Resolving torticollis
June 2018
Back Pain and Difficulty Walking
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Nora Graebner, PTA
- What to expect at an Awareness Through Movement® class
- 9 things that stifle your stride
- Helping your children navigate friendships
May 2018
Herniated Discs
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Mark Swain, MOTRL/L, pediatric OT
- Relieving pain from herniated discs
- What is rhythmic movement training international (RMTI)?
- What is the source of pain in your thighs?
April 2018
Helping Arthritis Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Samantha Whiting, OTRL/L, pediatric OT
- Beat arthritis pain and get moving again
- Posture tips for parents
- Tips for parents to safely use baby gear
March 2018
How Posture Affects Back and Neck Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Chuck Depner, PT
- Core stabilization
- Introducing your child to play dates
- 4 reasons to play outside with your special needs child
February 2018
Effective Hip and Knee Pain Relief
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Lana Pigeon, OTR/L
- Frequency specific microcurrent for safe and speedy healing
- Core-strengthening tricks to do with your kids
- Treating ADHD through pediatric therapy
January 2018
Living Life Without Back Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Laura Nice, DPT
- Is bed rest good for back pain?
- Are your feet causing your back pain?
- Exercise can improve a child’s academic performance
December 2017
Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain
In this issue:
- Guest Spotlight – Marcus Munro, Licensed Massage Practitioner
- What is causing your shoulder pain?
- What are PANS and PANDAS conditions?
- Shoulder, elbow & wrist pain relief
November 2017
Helping Neck Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Megan McMaster, MS CF-SLP
- Are you hurting your neck while you sleep?
- 7 tips to surviving the holidays with your special needs child
- 3 therapy exercises your child will actually enjoy
October 2017
Don’t Ignore Back Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Erin Roan, MS, OTR/L
- 6 common conditions associated with back pain
- 5 benefits of chores for your special needs child
- Muscular dystrophy & why occupational therapy is important
September 2017
Relieving Low Back Pain, Hip & Knee Arthritis
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Aiko Terao-Robidoux, COTA/L, RYT200
- 6 tips to help your arthritis pain this season
- Discussing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- What’s the deal with w-sitting?
August 2017
Live Without Neck Pain and Headaches
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Heather Shipley, DPT, COMS, RD
- Could your neck be the cause of your headaches?
- Tips for practicing handwriting with your child
- Helping children with bullies
July 2017
Don’t Suffer with Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Arch Harrison, PTA, LMT, JSCC
- Frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) for neuropathic pain
- Simple exercises to strengthen the knees
- Strain-counterstrain for fascia
June 2017
Tips on Vacationing with Children
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Shauna Burchett, owner, OTR/L
- Leading a healthy eating lifestyle for your child
- Early intervention and autism diagnosis
- Visual supports help children with autism learn
April 2017
Milestones in a Child’s Development
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Kerri Lewis, MA, OTR/L
- Is my child developing appropriately for their age?
- Autism intervention
- Identifying the signs of communication disorders
March 2017
How to Overcome Back Pain
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Kevin Brick, MSOT
- Why do I have back pain?
- Solutions to back pain
- What is microcurrent?
February 2017
Why Does My Older Child Chew on Everything?
In this issue:
- Staff Spotlight – Nathan Hartley, MOTR/L
- Why Does My Older Child Chew on Everything?
- Bal-A-Vix-X Program
- Stress/Anxiety