Introduction Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a term used to describe a condition where a child walks on their toes without any known medical reason. While toe walking can be a normal developmental stage for some children, persistent toe walking
Introduction Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a term used to describe a condition where a child walks on their toes without any known medical reason. While toe walking can be a normal developmental stage for some children, persistent toe walking
Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy Happy March everyone! March is Women’s History month so we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the vital role that women played in the development, growth, and evolution of physical therapy.
Stories from our Sports Christina Verhorevoort, PT, DPT Volleyball Player to Expert in Sports Rehab From as early on as I can remember, I loved being a part of a team. Growing up I played many different sports including volleyball,
What is Sever’s disease? Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of pediatric heel pain.1 The “calcaneus” is the heel bone and an “apophysis” is a growth plate. Thus, you might have guessed that “calcaneal
What is a Wellness Visit? At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, we strongly believe that physical therapists play an important role in injury prevention. Why would we wait to treat an injury when we can help prevent it? We want to
At 24, I found my way to running. You know those people who running seems to come naturally for? The, “I’ve never run before, but wow I ran a 10k in 40 minutes” kind of people? Not me. I wasn’t
We are looking forward to returning to a limited number of in-person physical therapy and wellness visits starting July 8, 2020. We know that safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds and we have been taking extra precautions for
Specialized care for female athletes At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, our highly skilled physical therapists understand the unique physical needs presented by young female athletes. During the peak growth spurt, which usually occurs between ages 11 and 13 for girls,
Hi! We hope you are continuing to stay healthy, safe, and happy. We know that our patients and families might have a few questions about what the future may bring so wanted to provide you with a few updates. How