by CSTC | May 2, 2022 | Dear Therapist
Dear Therapist, My grandma was recently in the hospital and she had to drink this jello looking liquid instead of water. What is this stuff and why does she have to drink this instead of just regular water? Stephanie T. | Celina, OH It is called thickened liquids....
by CSTC | Apr 21, 2022 | Dear Therapist
Dear Therapist, Why do I need occupational therapy? I’m retired. I don’t have a job anymore! Mark B. | Maria Stein, OH In terms of occupational therapy, occupations are things you do in your day-to-day life. So, think of things like bathing, dressing, cooking. It...
by CSTC | Mar 28, 2022 | Employee Health + Wellness Zone
Proper Lifting Techniques – Keeping Your Back Healthy You’ve probably heard someone mention the importance of proper lifting techniques at some point in time. But what does this mean exactly? If you have ever talked to someone with chronic back pain, they will...
by CSTC | Mar 17, 2022 | Dear Therapist
Dear Therapist, I have been having so much knee pain when I work out lately. Is there something that I can do to help this pain go away? John W | Coldwater, OH Yes! Knee pain can be coming from your back, it can come from the knee itself, it can also come up from a...
by CSTC | Feb 14, 2022 | Dear Therapist
Dear Therapist, Someone recommended that I go to physical therapy and try dry needling for the pain I have been having in my leg. However, I’m not really a fan of needles and I’m worried that it will really hurt to be poked by a bunch of needles. Should I be afraid...
by CSTC | Feb 3, 2022 | Physical Therapy News + Info
SNOW DAY!!! The favorite words of every child (and teacher!) may cause a groan for those in charge of shoveling snow. The chore of clearing snow can result in back, neck and shoulder pain or injuries if not performed correctly. Here are some tips to prevent injuries...
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by CSTC | Feb 1, 2022 | Fall Prevention
Ohio’s beautiful winter weather is scheduled to hit soon — and can prove to be hazardous to many. Walking safely on ice and snow can be challenging, but there are things you can do to help prevent falls or injury. Here are some tips on walking safely on...
by CSTC | Jan 6, 2022 | CSTC Therapy News + Info
Nobody wants to get unexpected medical bills. As a courtesy, our staff will contact your insurance company to verify that Community Sports and Therapy Center is in your insurance network. We will also verify which specialty services are covered and the number of...
by CSTC | Oct 5, 2021 | Occupational Therapy News + Info
Sensory processing is the brain’s ability to take information from our senses to explain the world around us. What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder/difficulty is when someone has trouble interpreting, organizing, and/or filtering...
by CSTC | Aug 2, 2021 | Pediatric Therapy News + Info
For kids exercise doesn’t mean working out at the gym, it means playing and being physically active. This includes activities like playing tag, riding bikes, gym class, soccer practice and more. Regular exercise has many health benefits for kids such as: A...
