by Amanda Pahl | Mar 11, 2024 | Gross Motor, Infant Development, Physical Therapy
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a hands-on active motor-based intervention style used by physical and occupational therapists. It is used to treat children with gross motor impairments and is commonly used for children with diagnoses of Down Syndrome, Cerebral...
by Amanda Pahl | Feb 12, 2024 | Orofacial Myology, Speech & Language
Nasal breathing is essential for maintaining optimal respiratory function, supporting overall health, and preventing potential issues associated with mouth breathing. It contributes to efficient oxygen exchange, provides filtration and humidification, and promotes a...
by Amanda Pahl | Jan 4, 2024 | Orofacial Myology, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What is an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder? An orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) is a condition that involves abnormal functioning of the muscles and structures in the mouth and face. This disorder affects functions such as breathing, chewing, swallowing, and...
by Amanda Pahl | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everyone has distinctive sensory systems that receive and react to our environment in unique ways. Whether your child is constantly in motion, enjoys getting messy, avoids it altogether, requires additional support for calmness and focus, or a combination of these,...
by Amanda Pahl | Dec 8, 2023 | General information, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy
Hi, I’m Dr. Anne Wolfe, I’m pediatric physical therapist and the Clinical Manager at Emerge Pediatric Therapy in Carrboro! Whether you are a parent considering if your child might need PT, or you are a physician who wants to know what signs to look for,...
