Schlosser Occupational Therapy

4 Convenient Locations Saegertown • Meadville McKean • Conneaut Lake

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PEDIATRIC & ADULT - OFFERED AT ALL FOUR LOCATIONS!

FCV OT & Speech is now offering occupational and speech therapy for both our pediatric and adult patients at all four of our locations. Our occupational and speech therapists are extremely eager to see you and get you back to enjoying your life and doing the things you love. Read on to find out if occupational or speech therapy are right for you and your children. What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that helps restore the quality of life to those receiving it. It can also speed up recovery time, decreasing the need for surgery. This kind of therapy is designed to relieve pain resulting from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, workplace injuries, and more. Why Should I See An Occupational Therapist? If you notice that your muscles are sore and achy throughout the day, or you’re living with a chronic condition that brings constant pain, you might need occupational therapy! Patients typically see an occupational therapist to help manage chronic pain symptoms and prevent future injury. Regular appointments with an occupational therapist are ideal. It

doesn’t matter what age you are, FCV OT & Speech’s doors are always open! What Conditions Can Occupational Therapy Treat? Occupational therapy can treat a multitude of conditions and disorders. Some benefits of occupational therapy are as follows: • It can help you avoid injuries. • Improve your physical activity. • Increase your levels of balance. • Improve your flexibility and range of motion. If you’re struggling to do everyday activities such as shower, get out of bed, open doors, or get dressed, occupational therapy could be a great option for you. You don’t need added stress from being unable to do simple tasks. Our licensed occupational therapists at FCV OT & Speech are here to guide you every step of the way on your path to recovery.

WHAT IS SPEECH THERAPY & HOW CAN IT HELP ME? Speech therapists handle issues dealing with delayed speech, vocabulary development, facial expressions, and more. Our therapists work hard to help our patients develop strong speaking and listening skills as well as refine volume and quality of voice. They help to decrease issues patients have with eating, and cognitive skills too. Speech therapists can also address problems with swallowing and communicating after an injury or stroke. If a person receiving therapy is having issues swallowing, our speech therapist will work to pinpoint any restrictions they experience during the swallowing process. From there, they can create a specialized treatment plan for eating and drinking habits. What Should I Expect From Speech Therapy? You or your child will be scheduled for regular appointments at our office to work with a speech therapist, and at the end of each visit, you will be given easy exercises to work on at home. Your treatment plan will consist of exercises to help improve and strengthen coordination of your mouth, throat and tongue. They will help the patient work toward strengthening and improving coordination of the tongue, mouth, and throat, in order to facilitate normal speaking, chewing and swallowing habits. A speech therapist will not only teach proper exercises and techniques, but will actively monitor and track the progress of the person receiving the therapy. For children with speech disorders, we like to make sure that parents play a large role in the process.

Call 814-783-0051 (Saegertown), 814-337-9535 (Alden), 814 visit our website at schlossertherapyservice

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TYPES OF SPEECH DISORDERS THERAPY

The work that a speech therapist does with you or your loved one will largely depend on the type of speech disorder or condition being treated. Some common ones regarding swallowing disorders and the improvement of speech include:

• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) • Stroke • Spinal cord injuries • Multiple Sclerosis

• Receptive, expressive, or

pragmatic language delays in children

• Dysphasia (language

deficiencies and difficulty with comprehension)

Our speech and language therapists at FCV OT & Speech are prepared to evaluate and treat both adults and children with speech, language, and swallowing problems. They can also pinpoint and decrease issues with cognitive and communicative function caused by injuries or underlying conditions. Get Started With Occupational or Speech Therapy Today Dealing with cognitive and speech issues on your own can become exhausting and downright debilitating. If you, your child, or loved one are dealing with a neurological or physical disorder and could benefit from our new occupational therapy or speech therapy services, contact Schlosser Therapy Services today to set up an appointment with one of our therapists!

4-476-3070 (McKean) or 814-213-0160 (French Creek Valley) es.com to schedule your consultation today!

Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. HAS YOUR PAIN COME BACK? 1 2 3 If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain. Call Schlosser Therapy Services for a complimentary injury consultation. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love.

You may benefit from physical therapy if you suffer with:

• Dizziness • Sports Injury

• Headaches • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Problems Walking

• Lower Back Pain • Arthritis • Sciatica • Neck Pain

We can get you out of pain and back to the things you love! Call 814-783-0051 (Saegertown), 814-337-9535 (Alden), 814-476-3070 (McKean), 814-213-0160 (French Creek Valley)

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain. KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH

While sitting, tighten your top thighmuscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 5 times.

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“Thank you for all of the excellent care after my bilateral knee replacement surgery, seventeen months ago. It was a long difficult recovery, but with the therapy I received, I now have no limitations in movement or activities. The entire staff is pleasant, caring and very personable. They made what was a very arduous and painful at times into something I looked forward to. The support and encouragement that I received was a very important part of my recovery. I highly recommend Alden Physical Therapy to anyone needing therapy.” - Jane WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING!

Visit schlossertherapyservices.com to read more success stories like these, or start your success story by scheduling a consultation at Schlosser Therapy Services!

LACEY STONER, OTR/L

Lacey has worked as an occupational therapist in the medical and educational settings for the past 10 years, treating both adult and pediatric populations. She obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gannon University (B.S. 2009, M.S. 2010). She has received specialty training in the areas of pediatric feeding and feeding disorders, sensory processing disorders as recognized by STAR institute, and post-concussion rehabilitation and management. Lacey and her husband live in Meadville with their 2 children.

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341 MAIN STREET, SAEGERTOWN, PA 16433 PHONE: 814-783-0051 FAX: 814-783-0053

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764 BESSEMER STREET, SUITE 102, MEADVILLE, PA 16335 PHONE: 814-337-9535 FAX: 814-337-8140

9065 MAIN STREET, MCKEAN, PA, 16426 PHONE: 814-476-3070 FAX: 814-476-3076

11018 STATEHIGHWAY 18, SUITE 3, CONNEAUT LAKE, PA 16316 PHONE: 814-213-0160 FAX: 814-213-0161