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Direct Access Physical Therapy in Missouri & Kansas: Start In-Home PT Without a Prescription
If you live in the Kansas City metro area and need physical therapy for your infant, child, or yourself, you can start immediately thanks to direct access physical therapy laws in both Missouri and Kansas. This means you do not need a doctor’s referral or prescription to begin working with a licensed physical therapist . For families and adults seeking in-home pediatric physical therapy or mobile neurologic rehab, direct access eliminates barriers and helps you receive care q
Lauren, Function Forward PT
Nov 222 min read


Avoid the Helmet: How Early Physical Therapy Can Help Shape Your Baby’s Head Naturally
How Conservative Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent the Need for a Helmet When infants develop flat spots on their heads—commonly known as positional plagiocephaly —parents are often told about helmet therapy, also called cranial remolding orthosis. While a helmet may be indicated, many families don’t realize that conservative physical therapy interventions may help reduce the need for this more intensive step. Why Flat Spots Happen Flat spots often develop because babies spen
Lauren, Function Forward PT
Sep 242 min read


Move Big, Live Better: How PWR! Moves® Help with Parkinson’s
Live BIG with PWR! Moves® If you’re living with Parkinson’s disease, you’ve probably heard that exercise is medicine . And it’s...
Lauren, Function Forward PT
Sep 82 min read


Your guide to finding a neurologic physical therapist
Over the years, I've had many patients say, "I never knew neurologic physical therapists existed!". It's true, and it's not just the...
Lauren, Function Forward PT
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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