FyzicalSouthwestGeorgia: Help A Child Grow This Summer

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VERSE OF THE MONTH “ “ “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

•Difficulty recognizing letters, copying shapes or letters, and visually tracking •Overly sensitive to sound, touch or movement •Delayed language skills and difficulty interacting socially with family and peers • Easily distracted and inability to focus or concentrate •Not joining in with peers or siblings when playing •Moving quickly from one activity to the next without purposeful play •Difficulty coping with change • Inabilities to self soothe when upset •Difficulty adapting to new environments •Difficulty with imitative play • Repetitive play Signs that your child could need Speech Therapy: • Child isn’t pointing to a few body parts when asked by the age of 2 • Child isn’t answering yes/no questions by the age of 2 (can be nodding/ shaking) • Child doesn’t point to named objects and pictures by the age of 2 • Child is saying fewer than 50 words at 2 years of age • Child is not producing 2 words together from around the age of 1.5-2 years • Parents can’t understand 75% of a child’s language by 3 years old, and almost all of their language by 4 years old We know that addressing your child’s potential need for Therapy services can be scary and worrisome, but our therapists are here to walk alongside you and your family as we challenge them in the exact specific areas they need. After our pediatric patients walk through therapy, they are more confident, engaging with the world around them and taking on tasks they wouldn’t have been before. If you’re worried about not being home with your kids during the summer to transport them to and from Therapy, know that we offer remote Telehealth services, meaning your child can receive Therapy anywhere with anyone over a computer screen. For more information and help addressing your child’s Therapy needs, give our office a call at (229)273-9445. “Brooklyn was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at 10 weeks old. She started therapy at Southwest Georgia Rehab when she was 4 months old. She is now 23 months old, and because we are in quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic, “Miss” Krystal, “Miss” Brittany, and “Miss” Stephanie have been checking in with us through telehealth, giving us ideas and exercises to use with Brooklyn until we can get back in the clinic. The therapists and staff at SWGA FYZICAL Rehab are so patient with Brooklyn, and they go above and beyond to help her achieve her goals. They are truly the best of the best, and we are so thankful to have them on Brooklyn’s team!” www.fyzical.com/cordele | www.fyzical.com/vienna-ga

Do you ever experience worry when summer comes, knowing your child won’t have access to the same Therapy needs as during the school year? It can be frustrating to see your child excel and grow during their months in school, and then lose progress during the summer months. Next, they have to accommodate to a new teacher, potentially a new therapist, and you find yourself worrying if they’ll ever make the same progress they were. Here at FYZICAL Therapy

& Balance Centers at Southwest Georgia Rehab, our Pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists know that your child’s health, development and growth is just as important during the summer as the school year. With our services, say goodbye to the months of worry and regression - and hello to a summer full of growth for your child like never before! Our therapists offer one-one-one attention with your child to address their Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy needs. They’ll never have to share time with other students, and they’ll have appointments made specifically for the growth they need and you as a parent are looking for. Also during the summer months, parents become the main channel for monitoring their child’s growth and development. If you’re wondering if your child needs or could benefit from Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, read through the following trigger signs to address their development: Signs that your child could need Physical Therapy: •Baby cannot lift their head •Baby is not bearing weight on legs by 6 months •Baby is not sitting by 8 months, crawling by 12 months, or walking by 18 months •Child only walks on tip toes for longer than 6 months •Child is not well coordinated •Difficulty walking up stairs one leg at a time • Poor posture an preferring to rest their head on hands or slump over Signs that your child could need Occupational Therapy: •Difficulty manipulating toys and puzzles, holding a pencil, or using scissors and zippers • Poor coordination, balance and ball skills

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RETRACTION / CHIN TUCK Slowly draw your head back so that your ears line up with your shoulders. Repeat 4 times. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Stretches Neck Exercises copyright of With an ultra-strong one-piece design, these flip flops are virtually indestructible, and won’t break in the middle of your day at the beach. The tighter strap means your toes don’t have to grip the flip flops so they don’t fall off, and you won’t be overusing different tendons and muscles in your feet that aren’t meant to be overused. With real arch support, your correct foot posture will lead to whole body alignment, meaning that these flip flops might be some of the most comfortable shoes you have in your closet! An elevated heel reduces stress on the calf and Achilles tendon, and the specialized material that molds to your feet will have you wanting to keep these on all day. And great news! The great support these provide make them the perfect house slipper. Finally, Archies has provided a solution to cute, fashionable AND functional shoes that can be worn all summer, without making your legs sore or providing problems for your feet and legs. Now available at all of our clinic locations, make sure you grab a pair before it’s too late! Your regular summer flip flops normally have thin heels, no arch support, can break easily, and all in all, just make your feet hurt at the end of the day. Archies has solved all the problems with your regular flip flops to provide you with a comfortable, supportive and fashionable alternative to keep you moving throughout the whole summer.

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TASTY RECIPE ORZO WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO

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INGREDIENTS • 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta • 1/2 large zucchini, 1/4-inch diced • 1 small plum or Campari tomato, diced • 2 cloves garlic, smashed & finely chopped • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • salt & fresh pepper to taste • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino

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DIRECTIONS Cook pasta in a large pot of saltedwater as directed for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot. Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn’t dry. Add freshly grated cheese and stir.

KRYSTAL NESTLEHUTT Meet another one of our Physical Therapists, Krystal Nestlehutt! Krystal completed her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science Administration from Armstrong Atlantic University and Master’s of Physical Therapy in 2005 from MCG. She has mainly worked in pediatric and hospital settings, and for the past 2 years mainly in an outpatient setting with focus on orthopedics.

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She moved to Cordele, GA a year ago with her family. She and her husband, Eddie, have two lovely daughters. They enjoy spending time outdoors swimming, fishing and finding bugs. They have a cat, dog, bunny and turtle! The thing Krystal enjoys most about being a physical therapist is empowering her patients to take back their lives. Some of her most memorable moments were watching an 8 year ambulate for the first time in 5 years following a spinal cord injury in a car accident. It was her grandmother’s birthday and her grandfather was so overjoyed with emotion he had to leave the room. Another was seeing a child ride bikes with his siblings after a lawn mower accident and 2 years of therapy to regain the strength and ROM for ambulation and bike riding. Krystal was led to SWGA Rehab by God. There was a lot of anxiety leading up to her move to Cordele and finding a new place of employment. She feels that He put everything in place, from housing to schools and childcare, to show her that she belonged in the SWGA Rehab family. Krystal has had a rewarding first year and is looking forward to her family’s future in Cordele!

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• Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely

• Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active & healthy life

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