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Is Your Child Unable to Meet Proper Milestones for Their Age? Pediatric Therapy CanHelp Your Child
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Is Your Child Unable to Meet Proper Milestones for Their Age? Pediatric Therapy Can Help Your Child
At Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center, we provide many types of pediatric therapy to help your child. You can rest easy knowing that your child’s treatment will be as seamless as possible through our integrated care plans. Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center is proud to be a multidisciplinary practice that offers coordinated pediatric physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, so there’s no need to travel from specialist to specialist to tend to all of your child’s needs. Contact our office today to learn more about our therapy services. Pediatric Physical Therapy Services There are several conditions a child may have that will require support from a skilled pediatric therapist at Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center. Some children have difficulty with gross motor skills as a result of being born prematurely or have neurological impairments that can be the result of a genetic disorder or complications during birth. Below is a list of conditions pediatric physical therapy is recommended for: • Developmental Delays • Juvenile Arthritis • Gross Motor Delays • Cerebral Palsy • Coordination Problems • Muscular Dystrophy • Genetic Disorders • Spina Bifida • • A Fi u b t r i o sm myalgia • Muscle Weakness • Torticollis • Balance And Gait Issues • Sports Injuries
Pediatric Speech Therapy Services Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center offers pediatric speech services to our patients. Several things can result ina childhavingdifficultywith speech; our therapists can pinpoint any underlying issues your childmight have. When a child experiences speech delays, it can cause them to develop self-esteem issues and cease communicating with others out of insecurity or embarrassment. Additionally, difficulty understanding language or using language expressively, may lead to minimal communicative interactions and can cause increased frustration. Pediatric speech therapy can address th following speech conditions/difficulties: • Difficulty speaking and understanding spoken language • Difficulty understanding written language • Changes in memory, attention, and orientation • Changes in the quality of voice • Chewing or swallowing difficulties (which poses a health risk) • Difficulty expressing thoughts or identifying common objects or people • Difficulty with fluent speech due to stuttering. • Difficulty in producing sounds. • Difficulty communicating verbally; may need a communication device. Pediatric speech therapists can help your child learn to communicate, chew and swallow properly, and help improve their overall morale. Our speech therapists work on neurological exercises and speech exercises to help with a wide array of speech/language difficulties. They will be able to assess your child’s speaking abilities and identify if there are any problems in order to create a treatment plan with specific exercises to improve it. If your child ishavingdifficultieswith their speech, contact ouroffice today to schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric speech therapists.
Call Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center to talk with your physical therapist today!
3. If further assessment is
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
Occupational therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option. While this kind of therapy can relieve pain resulting from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, pediatric occupational therapy more commonly focuses on helping children who struggle with these conditions listed below to develop the necessary skills for growing into independently functioning adults. Reavis R hab & Wellness Center’s pediatric occupational services canaddressmany conditions, including the following: • Sensory integration If your child needs occupational therapy, their therapist may work with themon their social skills, taking care of themselves (grooming habits), as well as their cognitive skills and fine motor skills. Your child’s treatment plan will also focus on increasing physical activity, balance levels, range of motion, and flexibility. The Importance of Pediatric Therapy In Your Child’s Growth A pediatric therapist can work with your child to help them learn, grow, and play. Therapy will assist your child in developing or improving their fine and gross motor skills, and language skills. The overall goal of pediatric therapy is to help your child be more independent as they age so that they can live a normal life. Sometimes your child’s therapy will only involve play, like jumping, climbing, or dancing. Other treatments may focus on specific tasks like getting dressed, eating on their own, or holding a crayon or pencil correctly for writing. Parents are always provided with helpful information and guidelines to work on with your child at home. Your role in your child’s therapy is just as important (if not more) than the role of your child’s pediatric therapist! Your child’s growth and development is the top priority at Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center. If you believe that he or she has a speech issue, or requires occupational or physical therapy services, contact our office today. Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center understands how difficult it can be to manage your child’s condition alone. Let us provide you with integrated guidance and care; call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled therapists. • Attention to task • Developmental delays • Visual motor skills • Emotional regulation • Activities of daily living skills • Reflex integration • Upper extremity coordination • Visual deficits • Cerebral Palsy • Fine Motor Skills • Muscular Dystrophy • • Autism Spina bifida Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
I have had the pleasure of being a bilingual speech language pathologist (English and Spanish) for 6 years now in the public school system, home health, and now, the outpatient clinical setting. I started my career very differently with a Bachelor’s in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and later obtained my Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. I initially started out my current career as a special education teacher and fell in love with the profession. I have extensive experience in teaching children with cognitive impairments, other health disorders, learning disabilities, autism, and was part of the autism assessment team in the public school system. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and perform bilingual evaluations and treatment in both languages. After working in school districts in Texas for 11 years, first as a special education teacher and then, as a Speech Language Pathologist, I decided to join the Reavis Rehab family in the summer of 2018. Communication is such an integral part of life, not merely to meet individual wants and needs, but also as part of our daily social interaction with one another. Language brings us closer together and I love that I get to help kiddos and adults alike reach their maximum potential to strengthen ties and feel connected within their community! Staff Spotlight Liliana Guerra, Pediatric Clinical Director
Grilled Chicken Caprese
Ingredients Directions • 2 (about 1 lb) large boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 oz fresh salted mozzarella • 2 plum tomatoes • 1/4 cup fresh basil
Set grill to medium. Lay the chicken breasts flat and cut horizontally with knife parallel to cutting board to form 4 thinner cutlets. Brush chicken with the olive oil and season all over with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill and cook 4 min. per side. Meanwhile, very thinly slice the mozzarella. Thinly slice the tomatoes. Thinly slice the basil. Arrange tomato slices on chicken. Top with mozzarella. Cover and cook another 2–3 min., until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through. To serve, season with pepper and garnish with basil.
Exercise Essentials
It can seem difficult to feel as if you are in control of your own sleeping schedule and patterns when you are suffering from chronic pain. People who are diagnosed with sleeping disorders tend to worry more about how their lack of sleep will impact their health, thus creating more toxic stress. They may also exhibit greater sleep sensitivity, making it easier for them to wake up to small environmental changes while they are sleeping (such as a creaky floorboard or a shift in sleep position.) However, there are some steps you can take to make sleeping as comfortable as possible for you and try to make up some of the sleep debt you experience each night. The environment in which you sleep is one of the most important factors in creating a good night’s sleep. This includes: 1. Noi e. If you experience sleep sensitivity, it is important to make sure that any unexpected noises are limited in your bedroom. Sleeping with a white noise machine or fan can help eliminate any additional environmental noises that may wake you up in the middle of the night. 2. Light. If your room lets in excessive amounts of light in the morning, it may be beneficial to invest in some blackout curtains. Keeping your room dark will help you stay asleep through the night, even as the sun is rising. It is a great way to gain as much sleep as you can before your alarm goes off in the morning. 3. Temperature. Have you ever woken up sweating, only to throwtheblanketsoff andwakeup freezingacoupleof hours later? The temperature in which you keep your bedroom has a large effect on your sleep. Your body temperature naturally decreases as a way to initiate sleep, so keeping a cooler bedroom can help facilitate your slumber. According to The National Sleep Foundation, the optimum bedroom temperature for a good night’s sleep should be between 60-67 degrees Fahrenheit. If you feel cold, wearing socks or keeping a hot water bottle by your feet can help dilate blood vessels and increase your internal thermostat. 4. Mattress. It may come as no surprise that what you actually sleep on also has a profound effect on the way you sleep. According to Tuck Sleep, mattresses with mid- level firmness ratings (4-6 out of 10) tend to help the most with alleviating pain, as they provide a balance between comfort and support. Mattresses that are too soft or too firm can actually increase pain levels during sleep, as they can create more pressure and target certain pain points. Sleep is an essential part of daily function, and you shouldn’t let yourpainrobyou fromit! If youareexperiencing sleepdeprivation due to your chronic pain, contact Reavis Rehab &Wellness Center today. We’ll provide you with helpful tips for gaining sleep and improving your daily life, free frompain and exhaustion. Improving Your Sleep
Exercises copyright of www.simpleset.net Scapular Retraction Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders.
We’re Hiring!
Licensed Occupational Therapist Full or Part Time position
At Reavis Rehab, we are always looking for the best and brightest healthcare professionals. We have a caring, passionate team dedicated to improving our client’s health, and we welcome you to join us! Here is your opportunity to become part of an organization that values skills, takes pride in achievements, and produces effective and long lasting results. The ideal applicant would possess the following skills and experience: 1. Treat a variety of patient populations, i.e. pediatrics through geriatrics 2. Engage in collaboration with related professionals, i.e. multiple disciplines 3. Ensure seamless client handoffs throughout the evaluation, therapy, and support processes 4. Demonstrateeffectivecommunicationandorganizational skills, and evidence of professional behavior 5. Licensed in the State of Texas 6. Fluency in another language, preferably Spanish would be ideal Toapply, please visit our Facebookpage facebook.com/ReavisRehab
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