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Body Mechanics: What You Need to Know Before You Lift Your Child Again
How to lift smarter, not harder—and save your spine in the process. How many of you have back pain that just won’t quit , no matter what you try? You’re not alone. We hear it all the time from parents here at Breakthrough: “My back’s been killing me for weeks.” “I…
The Hidden Cost of Compensation: When Your Body’s Shortcuts Catch Up to You
“I’ve never even realized I was getting up that way,” “I cant believe I’ve been walking like this for so long!” These are real quotes from our patients—right after we pointed out the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways their bodies were compensating. So what…
Accessibility: Still A Long Way To Go
Even though it’s been 29 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed under President George H.W. Bush, not much has changed in the way of accessibility, or how disabled people are viewed when doing an everyday act such as seeking any kind of…
What You May Not Have Known About S T R E T C H I N G
Recently, I was chatting with a parent about something we hear all the time in the clinic—stretching. Her son has Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and experiences tightness throughout his body, especially in the hamstrings (back of the thighs) and adductors (inner…
Benefits of Therapy Dogs
Many parents have shared how much their children love the occasional therapy dog visits at school—and how impactful those moments can be. So yes, bringing Chance to work might seem like just a perk for me (and it is!), but the decision goes far deeper than simply…
Why Stairs Feel So Hard—And What It Tells Us About Movement
After running 26.2 miles in Corning, NY, I thought it’d be a great idea to go for a hike the very next day. Spoiler alert: it was not. Every step hurt. My muscles were sore, shaky, and not quite doing what I asked of them. I found myself awkwardly turning sideways on…
A Valuable Lesson – Research is Key
When thinking of the future for a child with Cerebral Palsy or any disability, it can be scary. Daunting, even. A series of thoughts can go through one’s mind: denial, immediate future, long-term future, and maybe even thoughts of a cure. For Cerebral Palsy, there is…
Melissa’s Journey
Melissa is one of our clients here at Breakthrough. She is an amazing, determined, and motivated woman who has inspired us since the day we met her. She wanted to share her story here and we thought you may find it inspiring too! We thank Melissa for her contribution…
Resources for Adaptive Clothing AND Shoes!
I’ve been talking with some parents who needs new shoes for their child to fit with the good ‘ol clunky and wide AFOs. Are you also one of those parents that have trouble finding shoes? Well, I recently sent a few of my families over to this site: >>Nike Fly…
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