FCV OT & Speech is now offering occupational and speech therapy for both our pediatric and adult patients at all four of our locations. Our occupational and speech therapists are extremely eager to see you and get you back to enjoying your life and doing the things you love. Read on to find out if occupational or speech therapy are right for you and your children.
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FCV OT & Speech is now offering occupational and speech therapy for both our pediatric and adult patients at all four of our locations. Our occupational and speech therapists are extremely eager to see you and get you back to enjoying your life and doing the things you love. Read on to find out if occupational or speech therapy are right for you and your children. What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that helps restore the quality of life to those receiving it. It can also speed up recovery time, decreasing the need for surgery. This kind of therapy is designed to relieve pain resulting from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, workplace injuries, and more. Why Should I See An Occupational Therapist? If you notice that your muscles are sore and achy throughout the day, or you’re living with a chronic condition that brings constant pain, you might need occupational therapy! Patients typically see an occupational therapist to help manage chronic pain symptoms and prevent future injury. Regular appointments with an occupational therapist are ideal. It
doesn’t matter what age you are, FCV OT & Speech’s doors are always open! What Conditions Can Occupational Therapy Treat? Occupational therapy can treat a multitude of conditions and disorders. Some benefits of occupational therapy are as follows: • It can help you avoid injuries. • Improve your physical activity. • Increase your levels of balance. • Improve your flexibility and range of motion. If you’re struggling to do everyday activities such as shower, get out of bed, open doors, or get dressed, occupational therapy could be a great option for you. You don’t need added stress from being unable to do simple tasks. Our licensed occupational therapists at FCV OT & Speech are here to guide you every step of the way on your path to recovery.
WHAT IS SPEECH THERAPY & HOW CAN IT HELP ME? Speech therapists handle issues dealing with delayed speech, vocabulary development, facial expressions, and more. Our therapists work hard to help our patients develop strong speaking and listening skills as well as refine volume and quality of voice. They help to decrease issues patients have with eating, and cognitive skills too. Speech therapists can also address problems with swallowing and communicating after an injury or stroke. If a person receiving therapy is having issues swallowing, our speech therapist will work to pinpoint any restrictions they experience during the swallowing process. From there, they can create a specialized treatment plan for eating and drinking habits. What Should I Expect From Speech Therapy? You or your child will be scheduled for regular appointments at our office to work with a speech therapist, and at the end of each visit, you will be given easy exercises to work on at home. Your treatment plan will consist of exercises to help improve and strengthen coordination of your mouth, throat and tongue. They will help the patient work toward strengthening and improving coordination of the tongue, mouth, and throat, in order to facilitate normal speaking, chewing and swallowing habits. A speech therapist will not only teach proper exercises and techniques, but will actively monitor and track the progress of the person receiving the therapy. For children with speech disorders, we like to make sure that parents play a large role in the process.
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The work that a speech therapist does with you or your loved one will largely depend on the type of speech disorder or condition being treated. Some common ones regarding swallowing disorders and the improvement of speech include:
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) • Stroke • Spinal cord injuries • Multiple Sclerosis
• Receptive, expressive, or
pragmatic language delays in children
• Dysphasia (language
deficiencies and difficulty with comprehension)
Our speech and language therapists at FCV OT & Speech are prepared to evaluate and treat both adults and children with speech, language, and swallowing problems. They can also pinpoint and decrease issues with cognitive and communicative function caused by injuries or underlying conditions. Get Started With Occupational or Speech Therapy Today Dealing with cognitive and speech issues on your own can become exhausting and downright debilitating. If you, your child, or loved one are dealing with a neurological or physical disorder and could benefit from our new occupational therapy or speech therapy services, contact Schlosser Therapy Services today to set up an appointment with one of our therapists!
4-476-3070 (McKean) or 814-213-0160 (French Creek Valley) es.com to schedule your consultation today!
BACKPACK SAFETY 101
LOADING THE BACKPACK: • A child’s backpack should weigh no more than about 10% of his or her body weight. This means a student weighing 100 pounds shouldn’t wear a loaded school backpack heavier than about 10 pounds. • Load heaviest items closest to the child’s back (the back of the pack). • Arrange books and materials so they won’t slide around in the backpack. • Check what your child carries to school and brings home. Make sure the items are necessary for the day’s activities. • If the backpack is too heavy or tightly packed, your child can hand carry a book or other item outside the pack. • If the backpack is too heavy on a regular basis, consider using a book bag on wheels if your child’s school allows it. WEARING THE BACKPACK: • Distribute weight evenly by using both straps. Wearing a pack slung over one shoulder can cause a child to lean to one side, curving the spine and causing pain or discomfort. • Select a pack with well-padded shoulder straps. Shoulders and necks have many
blood vessels and nerves that can cause pain and tingling in the neck, arms, and hands when too much pressure is applied. • Adjust the shoulder straps so that the pack fits snugly on the child’s back. A pack that hangs loosely from the back can pull the child backwards and strain muscles. • Wear the waist belt if the backpack has one. This helps distribute the pack’s weight more evenly. • The bottom of the pack should rest in the curve of the lower back. It should never rest more than four inches below the child’s waistline. • School backpacks come in different sizes for different ages. Choose the right size pack for your child as well as one with enough room for necessary school items. • Only put items in your backpack that you need for the day.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Try this movement to help strengthen your grip. BALL GRIP Hold a ball in your hand, then squeeze tightly for 15 seconds. Repeat 5 times with each hand.
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“Size of facility perfect. Staff actually know the client and therapy managed to accommodate and best serve the person with the problem, not the other way around!” - Susan WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING!
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CAMMIE SANDS, MA, CCC-SLP Cammie has been practicing speech therapy for over 20 years. She has worked with newborn babies to the geriatric population and every age in-between. She has an array of experience with helping children and adults meet their communicative potential. She has special interest in improving children’s language, articulation/ speech skills and social skills training, as she has vast experience with pediatrics/early intervention, and the school-aged population. Cammie has also treated adults who need specific assistance with memory, cognition and/or have a swallowing disorder. Cammie is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She obtained both her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Edinboro University. She is a proud parent, wife and loves outdoor activities.
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341 MAIN STREET, SAEGERTOWN, PA 16433 PHONE: 814-783-0051 FAX: 814-783-0053
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764 BESSEMER STREET, SUITE 102, MEADVILLE, PA 16335 PHONE: 814-337-9535 FAX: 814-337-8140
9065 MAIN STREET, MCKEAN, PA, 16426 PHONE: 814-476-3070 FAX: 814-476-3076
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