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Forced Use is Not Forceful
Before I made the move to pediatric PT 17 years ago, I worked with adults with neurological injuries for 14 years. (Now don't put your...
lisaglatstein
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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Core Values (NOT a Political Commentary)
Just like the core of an apple, your core is the center of your body. And just like your core values, your core is your foundation. It...
lisaglatstein
Jul 12, 20212 min read
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Talking about Walking
Its the most common goal I can think of for a PT. "The patient will be able to walk..." without pain; independently; community distances;...
lisaglatstein
Jul 5, 20213 min read
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Happy Father's Day, Creativity, and Sibling Rivalry
I'd like to start off this Monday by wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day from Playtime Pediatric PT. Spending time with a father or...
lisaglatstein
Jun 21, 20213 min read
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The Sequel to Crying in PT: Making Friends, Insurance and Other Changes in Healthcare
As I mentioned last week I have been a Physical therapist for a long time. My first resume' was done on a type writer. I remember...
lisaglatstein
Jun 14, 20213 min read
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Crying and the Personal Torturer!
I've been a PT for 31 years. In that time I've been called a lot of things. But most commonly I've been called the personal torturer or...
lisaglatstein
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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If You're Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands...
I don't know of any person who at some time has NOT sung If You're Happy and You Know It. The song brings a smile to a child's face and...
lisaglatstein
May 18, 20212 min read
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Does My Baby Have Flat Feet?
So you are worried about your baby's feet. When should my baby wear shoes? What kind of shoes should she wear? My baby's feet look like...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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I've Noticed My Child is Toe Walking...
Congratulations! Your child is walking. You've baby-proofed the house. Your back already feels better because you are not carrying you...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20211 min read
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Why Did I Become a PT?
I have 2 children. One is a recent college graduate and the other a college sophomore. I find it hard to understand why many colleges...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20213 min read
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Torticollis, Why is it a big deal?
You just noticed your baby only looks one direction. You've googled it and WebMD says your baby has Torticollis. You asked the...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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What Does a Pediatric Physical Therapist Do All Day?
I've been a PT for 31 years and I've been asked a million times what I do? Do I give great massages? Do I do nursing tasks? Can I...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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Why Do I Need Physical Therapy?
I’m a mom, just like you. My babies aren’t little anymore but I still worry about everything they do and if they are going to be...
lisaglatstein
Apr 30, 20211 min read
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