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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

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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