What Causes Developmental Hip Dysplasia in Babies?

Developmental hip dysplasia is a condition of the hip where the hip joint does not develop properly. The hip is a ball and socket joint. The socket, also known as the acetabulum, is part of the pelvis. The ball, or femoral head, is part of the femur. When the femoral head does not sit perfectly… Read more »

Pediatric Residency Program at Ivy Rehab

What is a Pediatric Residency Program?  According to the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, “A residency program is a post-professional planned learning experience comprised of a curriculum encompassing the essential knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of an advanced physical therapist within a defined area of practice. When board certification exists through the… Read more »

Strength & Conditioning Program at Ivy Rehab

What is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach?  The CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) is the gold standard certification in the strength and conditioning field. A certified strength and conditioning coach holds a lot of value and respect in the professional, collegiate, and private sectors of athletics. As a physical therapist who is a… Read more »

Pediatric Physical Therapist, Julie Hesch, Opens New Little Steps Pediatric Facility in St. John, Indiana

Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, an Ivy Rehab for Kids partner, is now open in St. John, Indiana. This new facility is located at 10033 Wicker Avenue, south of Target. Little Steps Pediatric Therapy provides a wide range of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services with highly trained therapists to provide world-class care.        We have… Read more »

Common Workers Compensation Claims & Causes

Unfortunately, injuries and illness are a part of life, and it is usually a matter of “when,” not “if” you will experience one. A person’s job can pose higher risks of certain illnesses or injuries based on the requirements of that position, in other words, an exposure risk.   According to the National Council for Safety,… Read more »

How to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Workplace

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, with a typical claim costing around $41,000. According to Liberty Mutual’s Workplace Safety Index, employers spend around one billion on claim payouts weekly, and this does not include days lost at work. With these statistics, it… Read more »