#physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #therapy Physical and occupational therapy are both professions that work to prevent disability and improve quality of life, but they are not the same. Below are the governing bodies’ definitions of each profession. Occupational therapy: “Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational the

All Care Therapies of Georgetown is proud to celebrate Autism Awareness Month! Help us spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change! Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control estimates that autism affects 1 in 54 children in the United States today? Autism is a spectrum disorder, and each child with autism has a unique set of challenges and strengths that affects the way they learn, problem solve and complete activities of daily living. The diagnosis is cha

Yoga is becoming a more popular choice nowadays for people’s go-to exercises. Many studies show all the great benefits of yoga, physical and mental, for people of all ages. Specifically, for individuals who have had a stroke, they typically experience changes in their balance, feel less confident about their balance, and are a greater fall risk. About 75% of people who have experienced a stroke report a post-stroke fall. Data shows that yoga improves physical balance and bala

All Care Therapies of Georgetown is proud to welcome back services for pelvic physical therapy! Dr. Stefanie Krauskopf, PT, DPT treats adult male and females with pelvic dysfunction. If you are an adult male or female, please contact us if you have concerns related to any of the following: Urinary leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise Constipation or straining during defecation Pelvic pain during or after intercourse Pelvic pain with sitting or dail

Hippotherapy is the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment. Who Can Benefit from Hippotherapy? Children and adults with physical, neurological, behavioral, or cognitive disabilities Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Social/Communication delays are the most common diagnoses typically associated with participating in Hippotherapy Benefits of Hippotherapy: Utilizes the benefits of horseback riding and the equine environmen

Pelvic health physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts in the areas associated with the pelvis, including vulvar and vaginal, penile and scrotum, and colorectal regions. In particular, pelvic health physical therapists address issues arising from the pelvic floor muscle group, which is responsible for a variety of functions. These muscles are part of the core and serve to support the pelvic organs, assist in bowel and bladder control, and contribute to sexual arousal a

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons in the cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord that causes weakness and atrophy of skeletal muscles (ALS Therapy Development Institute, 2018). Once the effects have taken place they are irreversible. As the disease advances an individual's muscle force and amplitude of active movement are diminished, taking away from their ability to ambulate and perform their activities of d

Knee injuries are quite common these days due to our high speed lifestyles. The knee joint is one of the most complex and sturdy joints of the body. It helps to support the body while we are standing. The knee may appear to only bend and straighten, but it also provides rotatory movements which help to lock and unlock the knee. These special movements help to conserve energy and ensure the knee is properly utilized during walking and standing. Recovering from a knee injury is

Recovering from a stroke isn't usually a clear cut or step by step process. There are many factors to consider when looking at stroke recovery. These include the severity of the stroke, the area or areas of the brain affected by the stroke, and other patient specific variables. Yet, there are some key elements that doctors agree are all important in helping stroke patients begin their recovery process. Having quality care and caregivers can help make the stroke recovery proce

Physical therapy is often the key to restoring mobility for patients who have either suffered injury or have chronic mobility issues. Unfortunately, many patients who would benefit from PT are prevented or discouraged from participation because they, or someone they love, have come to believe common myths. Here are four of the most common: 1. PT is for athletes Many people associate physical therapy with visions of tracksuited men and women in locker rooms massaging professio

Toe walking is a gait abnormality characterized by an absence of normal heel-to-floor contact (heel strike) by the feet during walking. Many children struggle with toe walking, especially those with other developmental delays. In this video, our PTA Calli Blaschke and PT student Nathan Correia provide some simple exercises you can complete at home to help correct toe walking. We'd love to help you with your child's toe walking or any other questions you may have. Contact us t

Many patients are tempted to resort immediately to drugs for lower back pain, but painkillers only attack your symptoms while doing nothing to address the underlying physical problem. A highly trained physical therapist can help you find more effective solutions for managing your pain. Here are ten major reasons for resorting first to physical therapy: • Improved mobility. Physical therapy can help restore lost mobility and flexibility, which in turn helps prevent lower back

You've probably seen your favorite professional athletes rocking kinseotaping lately, but what exactly is it and how can it benefit you? In this video, our Director of Physical Therapy, Tiffany, and one of our physical therapy assistants, Calli, give a brief overview of kinseotape and its benefits. Have more questions or think taping could help you? Feel free to give us a call! #physicaltherapy #kneepain #backpain #shoulderpain #kinseotape #kinseotaping

Foam Rolling is a great way to help manage muscle pain following an injury or overexertion. In this video, Tiffany and Calli provide some tips and tricks to improve your pain by using foam rolling in an efficient and effective way. Check it out here and let us know what you think! If you want to learn more, or get more information, give us a call and set up a screening appointment! We'd love to help you address your pain and get you back on your feet! #foamrolling #backpain #

We are so proud of Tiffany, our Director of Physical Therapy, who was recently interviewed by Rehab Management on Lower Extremity Rehabilitation. Not only was her work featured on their website but it was also distributed at the APTA Combined Sections this year. We could not be prouder! Way to go Tiffany! #orthotics #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #APTA

For thousands of years, yoga has been promoted as a tool to improve emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. With hundreds of poses and structured routines, it has appeal for both the beginner and the expert. Why so popular? Yoga combines physical exercise, meditation, and breathing techniques into a satisfactory challenge. Research shows that adults who do yoga on a regular benefit can improve muscle and bone strength, range of motion and flexibility, joint stabi

Our staff at All Care are experts in helping to reduce pain in our patients. So much so that Rehab Management recently asked our Director of Physical Therapy, Tiffany Weiser, and our Director of Occupational Therapy, Jenna Coe, to write an article on the use of modalities for pain management. We'd love for you to check it out here and let us know what you think! If you think you'd benefit from the use of one of these modalities, if you have any pain, or if you just have quest

Recently, Tiffany and Jenna were both asked to write articles for different companies. Jenna was asked to write an article on her experienced opening up All Care through Clinicient. What an honor! Check out the link here, and let us know what you think! Tiffany was asked to write an article on pediatric orthotic use for Physical Therapy Products Magazine, published by Rehab Management. Pick up a copy in our office and check it out! We couldn't be prouder of our Directors of T

A few weeks ago, Rehab Management came to us and asked us to be a part of their podcast. Rehab Management is a website for clinic owners and clinical directors to receive news and information on everything happening in the world of rehabilitation. Rehab Management is an extremely popular and educational site and we were so honored to be able to be a part of it! Jenna spoke on our experiences opening a new clinic and gave some advice for others thinking about opening a practic

Arthritis is defined as joint inflammation. There are many types of arthritis, which may affect one or more joints of the body. Most joints have the potential to develop arthritis, which causes swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move, pain, and possible deformity. If you have arthritis, you probably already know that, but did you know that physical therapy and occupational therapy can help with arthritis? Keeping arthritic joints stationary can worsen the pain and stif