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,...
by Amanda Pahl | Aug 3, 2022 | General information, Physical Therapy, Sports
First Walker Shoes What to look for : Sturdy and deep heel cup to provide ankle support Wide toe box to allow for natural toe splay to help with balance Flexible sole to allow intrinsic foot muscles to strengthen The shoe pictured to the right is the Stride Rite...
by Amanda Pahl | Aug 3, 2022 | General information, Physical Therapy, Sports
Primeros zapatos para caminar En qué hay que fijarse : Talonera robusta y profunda para dar soporte al tobillo Puntera ancha para permitir la separación natural de los dedos del pie para ayudar al equilibrio Suela flexible para permitir el fortalecimiento de los...
by Molly Kolstad | Apr 5, 2021 | Emerge programs, General information, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy
Core strength is so important for our daily activities! Even though we might not think about using our core it is always working! Our core muscles include the abdominals, back extensors and muscles at our hips. The core muscles are active (or should be!) for most...
by emerge | Nov 23, 2020 | Autism, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Physical Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Have you ever experienced a change in your appetite when you weren’t feeling well? Experienced reflux? Been constipated? What happened? Chances are that you were able to assess how your body was feeling and identify ways to make it feel better. Or you had the...
by emerge | Nov 17, 2020 | Autism, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Physical Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Uncategorized
Are you tired of changing your child’s diaper or helping them wipe their bottom? Do you know when to begin potty training? A search in any parenting group or forum on Facebook or elsewhere, related to potty training, will unearth many people with many different...
