Ivy Rehab for Kids Opens 5th Location in Pennsylvania

09-26-22 - News & Press Releases

Ivy Rehab for Kids is now open in Warminster, Pennsylvania. This new facility is located at 720 Johnsville Boulevard across from Warminster Community Park and Ann’s Choice. Ivy Rehab for Kids provides a wide range of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services with highly trained therapists to provide world-class care. This new facility marks… Read more »

How to Manage Picky Eating in Kids

09-20-22 - Pediatrics

Food is one of the basic human needs that we need to survive. We all have our favorites in each of the five food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy –  but it is important to eat food from each group for proper nutrition. However, picky eaters may not be getting the proper… Read more »

Why Do Food Textures Matter?

09-20-22 - Pediatrics

Food comes in all shapes and sizes. It comes in different colors and textures as well. Most people may not think about these properties when eating, but for a child with sensory sensitivity, food textures do matter!   Why is texture important for children’s food?   As a child’s oral motor skills develop, they progress through… Read more »

Ice Bath Benefits for Athletes

09-20-22 - Athletes

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23   Chances are you have either heard of, seen, or experienced for yourself the ice bath, also known as cold therapy or cold water immersion. And if you haven’t had the opportunity, picture a giant tub filled with cold water and maybe even ice cubes,… Read more »

What Is Dynamic Stretching? 

09-20-22 - Athletes, Physical Therapy

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/02/24 Whether you’re gearing up for a run, bike ride, weighted strength training session, or any other fitness activity, you will want your muscles and joints limbered up and ready to perform. But what is dynamic stretching and how is it beneficial? Dynamic stretching is a… Read more »

What are Augmentative Communication Devices?

09-8-22 - Pediatrics, Speech Therapy

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a term used to describe forms of communication other than speaking. AAC encompasses a variety of communication strategies from sign language, picture cards, and picture boards to various mobile apps and high-tech speech generating devices. These forms of communication allow children with complex communication needs to interact with the… Read more »