Thrive Sweet Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC

12/12/2023

Hello! I'm in need of a Physical Therapist for 1-3 days per week to help change the lives of babies and young children (birth to 3) through early intervention. All visits are provided in children's natural environments (home, playground daycares, etc.) and the work is truly joyful! Visits are in Eastern Cuyahoga County and Western Lake County. Please call (440) 525-2792 for more information! Thank you!

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11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 I’m grateful to serve so many amazing children and their dedicated families♥️!

11/12/2023

This little one has a goal to throw rocks in a creek. There’s motivation to do repeated squats and grasping/throwing with the more involved hand. Building strength while enjoying the little things in life that make him happy!!!
Research strongly supports interventions that incorporate real-life tasks and child-generated movements for children with cerebral palsy. Strength training and goal-directed activities have the “green light” as evidenced based treatments.
Learn more in the research article by AMAZING researchers including Iona Novak and colleagues: Novak I, Morgan C, Fahey M, Finch-Edmondson M, Galea C, Hines A, Langdon K, Namara MM, Paton MC, Popat H, Shore B, Khamis A, Stanton E, Finemore OP, Tricks A, Te Velde A, Dark L, Morton N, Badawi N. State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2020 Feb 21;20(2):3. doi: 10.1007/s11910-020-1022-z. PMID: 32086598; PMCID: PMC7035308.

10/16/2023

Here’s some inspiration for hiring organizations who employ individuals with disabilities!

Both the bride and the groom have worked in the disability community for a combined 15 years.

10/06/2023

It’s World Cerebral Palsy Day! Cerebral Palsy is the most common movement condition in children. Very early intervention often makes a difference, especially with intensive therapies. Consider donating to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to fund research to help all people with CP. https://www.yourcpf.org/treatments/

09/11/2023

Thrilled to attend the AACPDM Annual Meeting in Chicago!

07/21/2023

Physical Therapy could make all the difference in your child's life! Early intervention matters. In Ohio, you can access Physical Therapy services without a prescription. Thrive Sweet Physical Therapy & Wellness specializes in early treatment for children with or at risk for Cerebral Palsy, genetic syndromes, and significant motor delays. Call to learn more! (440) 525-2792.

07/20/2023

HABIT-ILE is an acronym for Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy- Including Lower Extremities. It’s mostly offered in research settings with evidence supporting effectiveness (cited below) for developing mobility, hand function, self-care, and leisure skills. It’s mostly available through research programs in camp- like settings for several hours per day for a few weeks. Some Physical Therapists have the skills to extend these principles into the real world for intensive bimanual and bilateral therapy programs. We can incorporate activities such as climbing on a playground, ball play, carrying things, stairs and so much more!!

07/14/2023

"Dosing" and the environment is so important when it comes to Cerebral Palsy. According to the International Clinical Guideline:
Recommendation #8: "An intensive block of therapy is recommended over regular low-dose distributed therapy."
Recommendation #5: "Practice of goals should occur within the child’s home or community environments where possible."

Interested in an intensive block of physical therapy for your baby or young child? Services are provided in your home and community! Reserve one of the next available sessions:
August 21 to September 8: Morning Session
September 18 to October 6: Afternoon Session

Call for more information! 440-525-2792.

Resource: Jackman M, Sakzewski L, Morgan C, Boyd RN, Brennan SE, Langdon K, Toovey RAM, Greaves S, Thorley M, Novak I. Interventions to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy: international clinical practice guideline. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2022 May;64(5):536-549. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15055. Epub 2021 Sep 21. PMID: 34549424.

06/30/2023

Bowling alleys can be overwhelming! Here's a quick adaptation for children with Cortical Visual Impairment! Grab a black yoga mat and trifold board. Add simple pins and a red ball...voila! For children who need more support, use a bowling ramp or a switch accessible fan to blow the ball. Super fun!