How do I know if my child needs Pediatric Therapy?

ð      Frequently says, “I can’t” or “I won’t” to age appropriate self-care and play activities.

ð      Low muscle tone, seems weak or floppy.

ð      Clumsy, fall frequently.

ð      Bumps into furniture or people, has trouble judging body in relation to spacer around him/her.

ð      Breaks toys or crayons easily.

ð      Does not enjoy jumping, swings, or having feet off the ground.

ð      Difficulty coloring in lines, doing puzzles or cutting with scissors by age 4 ½.

ð      Delayed language development.

ð      Overly active, unable to slow down.

ð      Difficulty tolerating lying on stomach.

ð      Dislikes bathing, cuddling, or hair cuts.

ð      Overreacts to touch, taste, sounds or odors.

ð      Avoids playground activities.

ð      Unable to settle down, sleep difficulties.

ð      Extremely sensitive to how clothes “feel”.

If your child is experiencing 3 or more of these problems, pediatric therapy intervention may be helpful.  You can contact our facility for more information, 979-848-9195.

Foot Pain and Orthotics

Foot pain from flat feet, fallen arches, neuromas, plantar faciitis, heel spurs, bunions, etc. can be helped by orthotics.

An orthotic is defined as a device for supporting, treating, or immobilizing specific muscles or joints that are weak from injury, deformation, or ineffectiveness.  Many people use them to correct structural issues of the foot.

Most people think that orthotics are ugly and cumbersome; yet, the truth is that most orthotics fit into your regular shoes and are unseen. 

At first they may be uncomfortable due to the newness and correcting of your problem/diagnosis: after a few days you get used to them, and your feet start feeling better.  You may even notice that your whole body feels better!

Orthotics can be purchased over the counter, but they can also be custom made for your specific difficulty.  Here at Angleton Danbury Medical Center Rehab we offer custom made orthotics.  For more information please feel free to call us at 979-848-9195.