by RSI Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ask an RSI ExpertToday’s question is answered by Warren Lake, PT, DPT, NCS–an RSI physical therapist based in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic and in the Therapy Services clinic at Madison Memorial Hospital. Question: My child has Autism spectrum disorder...
by RSI Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ask an RSI ExpertToday’s question is answered by Brian Kingsford BS, OTR/L –an RSI occupational therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: How can OT help my ADHD diagnosed child? Answer: “ADHD is a condition that can affect a...
by RSI Staff | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
With the start of a new plan year for many private insurance policies and with the roll-out of a number of Idaho Medicaid changes–we are commonly asked by money conscious parents if there is anything they can do to help them financially afford their...
by RSI Staff | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Overheard in Physical Therapy: Jumping jacks tell more about gross-motor development than you realize. By age 5, a child should be able to move both sides of their body together to coordinate a jumping jack. This quick process of being able to switch their arms and...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ask an RSI Expert Today’s question is answered by Anna Ripley, PT, DPT–an RSI physical therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: My 4-year-old daughter walks on her toes. Is it a big deal? Should I be worried? Answer:...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Giving controlled choices to cut down on tantrums and power struggles. When your child needs to complete a task, offering a couple of limited choices for how the task can be done is great at preventing argument and negotiation, and...
