Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and many parents have questions about what is normal when it comes to developmental milestones. Some may not know where to start, or you might be wondering, how to find a pediatric speech therapist near me, for your child. Are you worried your child is experiencing a developmental… Read more »
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What is Pediatric Speech Therapy? A Beginner’s Guide
A lot of people think of speech therapy services are just for children with a lisp or stutter. Slurred speech, language delay, and stuttering are common reasons you might seek out a speech-language pathologist. But a specially trained speech therapist for kids can help restore your ability to swallow, improve a hoarse or raspy voice,… Read more »
How Long Does it Take for Speech Therapy to Work?
Often when we think of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the image of a school-age child comes to mind. We visualize a child with a lisp, stutter, or another difficulty with pronunciations of words. With May being Better Hearing and Speech Awareness Month, we’d like to share some of the ways both kids AND adults can… Read more »
What Does Waking Up With Numb Hands Mean?
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on March 25, 2024. Do you ever find yourself waking up with a tingling sensation running through your hands, fingers, or wrist? Or feel any sort of sharp pain in your wrist? Maybe it’s the middle of the night and you’ve realized your hands are suddenly numb… Read more »
Common Causes For Sharp Pain in Wrists
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/13/2024. Ever wondered, “Why does my wrist hurt?” when you have no coherent injury? If so, you are not alone. Sudden sharp pain in your wrist is not normal; it’s important to investigate the source of the pain immediately, so you can prevent it in the… Read more »
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel: 6 Effective Tactics
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on Oct 10, 2023 Carpal tunnel syndrome can be detrimental to a healthy lifestyle, causing discomfort or sharp pain in the wrist. Our wrists have nerve tunnels running through them, and when these tunnels are pinched or under pressure from inflammation, it can cause some serious wrist… Read more »
Can Stress Cause Shoulder Pain?
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on July 24, 2023 Learning how to achieve balance in our lives can be a tricky thing to master. When you’re expected to run the household, manage social activities, and carry a full load at work it can leave you with strong feelings of stress and anxiety.… Read more »
Ivy Rehab for Kids Opens First Location in Indiana
With the growing need for pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in Indiana, we are thrilled to announce the opening of Ivy Rehab for Kids in Kokomo. You’ll find the facility located at 2108 East Boulevard next to TJ Maxx and Old Navy. Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, a national leader in outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services… Read more »
How to Get Rid of a Side Stitch: Running Cramps
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 01/03/24 You’re out for a run and the temperature is perfect, your pace is great, you’re on the verge of experiencing that runner’s high when you feel it coming on – that sharp pain in your side that’ll stop you in your tracks. You’ll take blisters,… Read more »