At Choice Therapy, 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. Choice Therapy 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.
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The Best Care For Your Child DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF COORDINATED PEDIATRIC CARE AT CHOICE THERAPY
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• How Physical Therapy Can Help • Exercise Essentials • Seasonal Recipe The Best Care For Your Child • Take Advantage of Our Specialty Services • Having Fun With Your Child This Fall
YOUR HEALTH N E W S L E T T E R
If you have a childwho is notmeeting their milestones or is experiencing physical challenges as a result of an underlying health condition or injury affecting theirmusculoskeletal system, pediatric physical therapy is a good option. Choice Therapy’s ultimate goal is to ensure your childcan live thehighest quality life possible while keeping you in the loop regarding their treatment. We encourage parents to work with their children at home often, to ensure continued growth and progress.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF COORDINATED PEDIATRIC CARE AT CHOICE THERAPY The Best Care For Your Child
At Choice Therapy, 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. Choice Therapy 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 learnmore 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 Choice Therapy. 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:
“I want to thank Choice Therapy for being able to transition my son for therapy services. I love seeing him grow in his therapy sessions as well as eagerness to try his home programming. All of the staff make sure we feel comfortable from the moment we arrive and are always open for phone calls, emails, etc. It is so fun to see them get excited when he learns a new skill. He loves therapy!” - Ellie B. (Mom of a patient seeing physical and occupational therapy)
• Autism • Muscle weakness • ADHD • Balance and gait issues
• General developmental delays • Speech and communication delays • Gross motor delays, coordination problems • Genetic disorders
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Take Advantage of Our Specialty Services OCCUPATIONALTHERAPY SERVICES
Occupational therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option. This kind of therapy can relieve pain resulting froma wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children who struggle with these conditions to develop the necessary skills for growing into independently functioning adults. Choice Therapy’s pediatric occupational services can addressmany conditions,
including the following: • Sensory integration • Developmental delays • Emotional regulation • Reflex integration • Visual deficits • Gross motor skills
If your child needs occupational therapy, their therapist may work with them on their social skills, taking care of themselves (grooming habits), as well as their cognitive skills, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills. Your child’s treatment plan will also focus on increasing physical activity, balance levels, range of motion, and flexibility.
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The Importance of Physical Therapy In Your Child’s Growth
A pediatric physical therapist can work with your child to help them learn, grow, and play. Occupational therapy will assist your child in developing or improving their fine and gross motor 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 physical therapist!
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TODAY Your child’s growth and development is the top priority at Choice Therapy. If you believe that he or she has a speech issue, or requires occupational or pediatric therapy, contact our office today. Choice Therapy 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.
Call 218.470.0132 or visit our website at www.choicetherapy1.com to schedule your appointment or free screening today!
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JESSICA PEARCE-GOODWIN COTA--PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST
A scholarship has been created and given in honor of the late MaryAnnSimmons. It will continue to be given each year. The plaque will be displayed with recipients at Choice Therapy. The 2020 recipient of theMaryAnn SimmonsMemorial Scholarship is Jasmin Hanson. Jasmin graduated fromCrookston High School last Spring. She is attendingUMC this fall. With the attached picture is Jasmin and the plaque. The plaque reads as follows: This scholarship is in memory of MaryAnnSimmons.MaryAnn leaves behindher passion for athletics, education, and service to her community. She valuedworking hard and was very dedicated to her faith, family, and friends. May this scholarship carry on her memory through it’s recipients. MaryAnn SimmonsMemorial Scholarship
Jessica has over 24 years of experience in the field of Occupational Therapy. She has a strong passion for the pediatric population. She is very well educated and trained to address sensory, motor, andmental health issues. She is always willing to go above and beyond for her patient’s. She enjoys being outdoors, gardening, hunting, fishing, shopping, and spending time with her family. TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON: STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEWEST SPECIALTY Choice Therapy in Crookston will be offering Women’s Health Specialty by our Occupational Therapist, Molly Hanson. This will provide services for women pre and postnatal care, pelvic pain, prolapse, and much more! Molly is also a certified lactation specialist and does free breast feeding assessments. Information to come in future newsletter!
Having Fun With Your Child This Fall
There are several ways to make therapy fun for your child. ChoosePT offers multiple activities you can do with them, including one in time for fall! The Boot Scoot ‘N’ Shuffle game allows you to play with your child while strengthening their muscles and improving their motor planning and balance skills. To begin, give your child a pair of boots that are bigger than what they would normally wear. Let themwalk around in your front or back yard, and encourage them to “shuffle” their feet to make patterns and designs in the fallen leaves. Ask them if they can make certain shapes for you, like a circle or pumpkin. This activity
does require a little bit of patience, so do your best to encourage them to keep trying. To step up the difficulty level, you can rake large piles of leaves to create resistance, and ask your child to shuffle through, jump in, or jump over the leaves. If you don’t have leaves in your yard, no problem! You can also use pine needles, sand, hay, or clippings from the grass if it was cut recently. Be sure to take note of your child’s progress to share with his or her physical therapist at their next appointment!
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