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does your child need a doctor right now?

Having three kids under the age of six is quite exciting. We never have a dull moment in our house and often have injuries and illnesses that need to be tended to by a doctor. I have learned a lot over the past six years about when a child needs to be seen by a doctor immediately and when certain things can wait until their regular pediatrician is available. I created this blog to help other parents learn about the injuries and illnesses that their children may experience when a doctor isn't available to take a child to whenever these things happen.

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Myths Physical Therapy Patients May Believe

27 October 2017
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Physical therapy can be a common type of care that many people will need to receive if they are to fully recover. Yet, this type of care is something that people will not need on a regular basis, and this can lead to incorrect beliefs about these treatments. Myth: Physical Therapy Is Only Needed After Serious Injuries There is a particularly common assumption that physical therapy is only needed for those that have experienced serious injuries. Read More 

Can Physical Therapy Be Used To Replace Muscle Surgery?

29 August 2017
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Athletes and non-athletes alike often suffer from a torn muscle. This injury can be devastating if left untreated and may require surgery to manage. However, there are also many types of physical therapy that can be used to manage this injury and possibly avoid surgery.. Surgery May Be Necessary When an athlete tears their muscle during exercise, there is a serious chance that surgery may be necessary. For example, when the injury is severe enough, it may require surgery such as haematoma drainage and fasciotomy to manage nerve and vascular compression in the muscles. Read More 

Exercising When Expecting: Listen To The Experts And Get Moving

27 January 2017
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Congratulations on your pregnancy! For the next few months, you will be counseled in how to eat healthily and instructed to avoid a list of foods and substances that can potentially harm your developing baby. However, the days when pregnant women were barred from physical activity are long gone. According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, healthy women with healthy pregnancies should remain active and exercise throughout their pregnancy. Read More 

Tired All Day: How A Sleep Disorder Keeps You Exhausted

11 January 2017
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If you find yourself tired throughout the day, no matter how many hours of sleep you get, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which makes it difficult for you to get a restful night's sleep. While you may feel as if you slept through the night, you may have been woken up hundreds of times because of the apnea. Daytime exhaustion and loud snoring are two signs that you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Read More