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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: Shoulder Pain from Carrying Kids    —San Francisco, CA

"I have 2 little girls, ages 3 and 1, and now have a severe shoulder problem from carrying them and picking them up. M..."

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One word CHIROPRACTOR I love mine. I go whenever I can. Most insurances allow 10 to 12 visits a year now.

Hi N., I would try limiting how much you carry your kids (a hard thing to do....I know!). Resting your shoulder will help calm some of the inflammation. Taking an...

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Q: Advise on 5 Year Old with Mild Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone)    —Plano, TX

"My son has mild low muscle tone...ECI did not recommend that he receive occupational therapy although he had to have ..."

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E., First of all, in response the the other comment, ECI is not just education. I am not sure why your son wasn't assigned a occupational or physical therapist. ECI...

My son has hypotonia and we have found activities like swimming works best for him. He does play with the other kids and it breaks my heart when he is so 'behind' but ...

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Q: Employment    —Dallas, TX

"HI IS THERE ANYONE LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB THATS IN THE THERAPY FIELD, MY JOB HAS SEVERAL POSITONS OPEN FOR PT, OT, AND..."

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Hello, I have been thinking about going back to work but not sure in what field. Could you give me more details about the position? Thank you H.

Hi, my boyfriend recently graduated from school for medical assistant. He is currently looking for a job in this field. Is your job hiring for anything like this. Thanks

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Q: Can You See My Question?    —Sewell, NJ

"Hi Everyone, I asked a question last week and it seems to be the only question that didn't get any responses. =( I w..."

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I honestly don't remember seeing this question so maybe it didn't show up. I agree with the last poster about talking to your ped about it. Also surronding her wit...

C., I too don't remember seeing this post before but am glad that you decided to post it again! Most babies learn to crawl between the ages of 6 and 10 months. S...

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Q: Caring for My Child in a Cast    —Dallas, TX

"In the fall, my almost three year old son will have a final surgery on both his feet to correct a sever case of club ..."

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When my younger son was 11, he broke his right tibia and his left ankle at the same time in an inline rollerblading accident. He had surgery on his ankle and was cast...

Hi, first of all I am sorry you and your son are going through this, but isn't it wonderful what modern medicine can do! Do you know anyone who is handy with tool...

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Q: Seeking Advice on Treatment of Torticollis    —Folsom, CA

"My 2 month old daughter was just diagnosed with congenital torticollis. We are still waiting on the referral for phy..."

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My daughter had it,too. We had a great outcome, largely because we began treatment with a great PT very early (8 weeks, I think. Hound your doc for the referral! Be d...

I haven't had experience with this, and didn't even know what it was when reading your request. After looking it up online, I find I was familiar with the name common...

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Q: Pediatric Orthotics    —Centreville, VA

"My son has tortocollis and has been seeind a physical therapist for about 5 months. Especially since he is walking no..."

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We are actually in the same boat as you, although my son is 21 months old. He sees an OT and she suggested he get orthotics. She said there is a great place called Sho...

I am a pediatric occupational therapist and a mom to two. I have worked with physical therapists who recommend these orthodics and with kids who have used/worn them. ...

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Q: Seeking PT and OT Pediatric Specialist    —Merrimack, NH

"Hi Everyone, My 4yr old daughter has been diagnosed with JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) and is requiring some p..."

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Hi N., Not sure where you live but there is a PT at Elliot Hospital in Manchester named Jill Mack. My daughter saw her for torticollis and low muscle tone, she was...

Hi N. - Not sure where you live, but I am a pediatric OT... I work at Easter Seals in Manchester, although this clinic specializes in Sensory Integration. I know a...

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Q: My Back!    —Brighton, MA

"I am looking for a chiropractor in the Brighton area. I am 8 months along, and my back is about to give out on me. Do..."

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There are 72 chiropractors in MA, who specialize in treating families: http://www.icpa4kids.org/locator/results_list.php?showonly=UnitedStates&tab=US&zip=&distance=...

I couldn't recommend Commonwealth Chiropractic any more highly. I have a birth injury, and Dr. Leeder has helped my recovery exponentially. They have an office right ...

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Q: Leg Turns Outward While Walking    —Littleton, CO

"My son is 16 months old and just recently started walking. He walks about 20 steps before losing balance. Anyway, h..."

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my oldest son leg turns out as well. When he was little I took him up to primary chrildren hospital. He had a boot with a brace on it for a while. He is now seven yrs ...

C., our daughter who is now 19mos was kinda in the same boat. She started walking at 12mos but about 2 mos ago we noticed that when she ran she fell down alot. So we s...

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