Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers - DeWitt

Happy National Speech Language and Hearing Month! Do you know what to expect of your child's communication? How do you know if they are behind and need some help? Check out the interactive quiz below designed to test your knowledge of the communication milestones! Check your knowledge here!

Communication Milestones Quiz At what age can most children put two words together? Do all siblings meet milestones at the same ages? Take ASHA’s Communication Milestones Quiz to test your knowledge.

Happy National Down Syndrome Day!! Today (03/21), we celebrate the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

World Down Syndrome Day - Downs Syndrome Association Find out how you can get involved in World Down's Syndrome Day 2022. Help us celebrate, raise awareness and fundraise this year.

In preparation for inclement weather, our DeWitt office will close today, January 12th at 1:30pm. If you need to speak with someone, please call our Delta office at 517-323-0593 or East Lansing office at 517-333-8533. We will be open on Monday, January 15th. Thank you.

Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27th. We are thankful for our FYZICAL care team members, our referral sources and patients. May your life be full of good health and prosperity as we celebrate Thanksgiving day.

We want to see your Halloween costumes!! You and your kiddos are encouraged to wear your costumes to the clinic! What will you be?? 🎃👻💀

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - DeWitt will be closed Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. Normal operating business hours will resume on Tuesday September 5th.

Michigan State football signs ‘final piece’ in special bond with Mason Calveneau. We are so honored to be part of Mason's Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy team for the last three years and are so proud of his accomplishments. GO GREEN!

Michigan State football signs ‘final piece’ in special bond with Mason Calveneau Michigan State football signs ‘final piece’ in special bond with Mason Calveneau For more Local News from WILX: https://www.wilx.com/ For more YouTube Con...

In observance of Independence Day, our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. We remain open on Monday, July 3rd and will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5th.

Check out our newest blog post from one of our newest team members and specialists, Allie Otberg, Speech & Language Pathologists.

Call our office today at 517-669-7228 to schedule an evaluation or speak to one of our experts.

Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders Expressive language is how we communicate our wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas to others. This can be done verbally, through signs or gestures, facial expressions, a device, or more.

This is going to be awesome! Thank you to the Community Foundation for serving these kids and their families!

Introducing.... PLAY MICHIGAN!

We're working on the region's first universally-accessible playground! Play Michigan! is designed to meet the needs of children with physical, sensory, and other disabilities and promote the healthy development of all children for generations to come!

The playground's design has far exceeded ADA requirements to create a completely barrier-free environment where all children and adults, regardless of ability, can play side by side throughout the entire park.
We're excited to see this playground-park on the downtown Lansing riverfront, this summer. ☀️

To read more about the universally-accessible park and to get involved, visit us online:
ourcommunity.org/leadership-projects/universally-accessible-playground

Regardless of age, many patients experience muscle weakness in their lifetime. In fact, one of the most common reasons we see patients at FYZICAL is due to some form of muscle weakness or motor control deficiency that often leads to injury.

Our specialists specialize in guided programs focusing on your or your child's individual needs. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Our Spartan community is forever changed following the tragedy on campus last night. While the threat has ended from this incident, many emotions will continue.
We remain open today, but our staff will do our best to adapt to accommodate our patient's responses to the horrific incident.
Safety for our staff, patients and their families continues to be a top priority. Please see the attached resource for age-related responses to a traumatic event if you are looking for extra support for your child. https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//age_related_reactions_to_traumatic_events.pdf

Check out our latest blog post about articulation/phonological disorders.

If you are concerned about your child's speech, talk to your pediatrician about getting a referral to one of our expert therapists.

https://www.fyzical.com/dewitt-mi/blog/Speech-Sound-Delay-Disorders

Out of safety for our patients and staff, we are closed today, December 23rd, 2022. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27th. Thank you and we wish everyone a safe, warm and very merry Christmas!

"Halloween can be known as a scary time of year, but it’s also a time for fun costumes and delicious treats! Scaring should always be good-natured and not pose any real threats. The best Halloween is a safe Halloween. Here are some safety tips from the American Safety Council (ASC) to make sure you and your family have a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience." -ASC

Are you the parent or caregiver for a child or young adult with an IEP or IFSP? If, so, we encourage you to join Michigan Alliance for Families for IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls. This free, online workshop takes a closer look at the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

Register using the link below.

register.gotowebinar.com

We've been getting a lot of questions from parents about play groups lately...here ya go!!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the next 6 week session of Great Start Playgroups (November 7, 2022 - December 14, 2022). Playgroups are FREE, fun, interactive activities for families to enjoy with their children. Trained Parent Educators provide story time, music and movement, theme based activities, and resources for parents and families.

https://forms.gle/8xRYgZsHwtDfwQqH7

Check out our latest blog post about Stuttering by Laura Stoffer, MA CCC-SLP.

What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a disorder of speech fluency. When we talk about fluency we are referring to the ease with which speech is made or the lack of obvious interruptions in speech. People often use the term “stutter” to refer to their own speech when they misspeak (for example, “I was so nervous I st...

Join our TEAM! We're Hiring! We currently have openings for a Speech & Language Pathologist and Physical Therapist. Contact [email protected] for more information.

We're hiring Physical Therapists!!!! We'd love for you to come join our team! Send your resumes to [email protected].

Why a Career with FYZICAL is the Best Choice for Physical Therapists Find open positions in 300+ locations across the country at: https://www.fyzical.com/careersFYZICALⓇ is the fastest growing Physical Therapy and Balance Bra...

Losing Language: Bruce Willis' Aphasia Disorder

https://www.fyzical.com/dewitt-mi/blog/Losing-Language-Bruce-Willis-Aphasia-Disorder

Losing Language: Bruce Willis' Aphasia Disorder American actor Bruce Willis (67) recently stepped away from his acting career after receiving a diagnosis of aphasia. Willis is well known for his work in action roles in movies such as the Die Hard series and many other acclaimed roles. Willis landed his first major role in 1985 in the TV series Mo...

Did you have COVID-19 months ago but you're still breathless after doing simple chores and errands?
Many people still feel the impacts of long-haul COVID-19. Prolonged recovery can make you wonder if you'll ever regain independence.
Read on to learn more about the role of Physical Therapy in taking back your life after COVID-19.
https://www.fyzical.com/dewitt-mi/blog/Understanding-Long-Haul-COVID-19

Friendly reminder our offices will be closed on July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on July 5th.

Concerns about speech and language difficulties?? We can help!

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month! Did you know...???

*1 in 4 people are not confident that they know where to go for help with a speech/language disorder.
*Slightly less (24%) say that they don’t know where to go for help with a cognitive issue.
*And 21% are not confident where to go for help with a swallowing or eating problem.

FYZICAL is here to help! We treat people of ALL ages with speech, language, feeding/eating and hearing issues. Call our office today to schedule an appointment with one of our Speech & Language Pathologists.

ASHA Marks Better Hearing and Speech Month With New PSA Campaign That Encourages the Public To Seek Care From Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists A new national broadcast public service announcement (PSA) campaign launched today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) showcases the life-altering treatment outcomes made possible with care from audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

Does transitioning between activities for your child trigger meltdowns, tantrums, and challenging behavior? Luckily, there are a number of strategies that can help prevent challenging behaviors and lower anxiety for both you and your child.

https://www.fyzical.com/dewitt-mi/blog/Pediatric-Transition-Strategies

Pediatric Transition Strategies Does transitioning between activities for your child trigger meltdowns, tantrums, and challenging behavior?  Let's face it, change is hard for kids. Whether it’s a big change like moving schools or a small one like moving from one activity to the next, transitions are just hard.  When children a...

Falls are preventable!!! See how our colleagues in Atlanta helped a retired Neurologist find his balance again!

Call us to schedule your free fall risk assessment and learn how balance therapy can be safe and effective.

Retired neurologist gets help for falling A retired Atlanta neuro-opthalmologist was constantly losing his balance. In December, Spector came to FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center in Atlanta, to work with Shantha Nithiananda, a physical therapist who is also board certified in neurology and got to work.

Check out our latest blog post
https://www.fyzical.com/dewitt-mi/blog/Get-Going-With-a-Healthy-Diet

Way to go MHSAA 🙌

https://www.upmatters.com/news/mhsaa-approves-new-paralympic-events/

MHSAA approves new paralympic events The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced its changes for the 2022-23 season, including adding more events for students with disabilities.