Central Nebraska Rehab Services-School Pediatrics

10/21/2021

Come check out our FREE Backpack Awareness Event on Wednesday, October 27!

01/28/2021

All this snow is good for something, go outside and make a snow volcano!

Experiment with a winter science snow volcano activity this season! Build a snow volcano to explore winter chemistry. No snow? Try the sandbox instead!

10/31/2020

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween!

10/01/2020

What is so special about October? It's National Physical Therapy Month! We are celebrating Physical Therapy and the work our School-Based Physical Therapists do with students each day!

09/30/2020

Today is National Women's Health & Fitness Day! If it’s not part of your daily activities already, it’s a great time to start an exercise routine! Let’s practice and promote a healthy lifestyle in honor of National Women's Health and Fitness Day! If you’re not sure where to start, contact us.
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/2020-national-womens-health-and-fitness-day

Remember, don’t limit yourself to doing any of these things only on National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, make sure to incorporate them into your daily life and encourage others to do so as well.

“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” - Unknown

What are some things you enjoy doing to promote women’s health? Comment below!

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09/30/2020

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 We're so proud of our MIPS Scores! Our clinics have been rated in the TOP 8% nationally!

Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services' clinics: Grand Island Physical Therapy, Balance Mobility & Aquatic Therapy Center, Women’s Health & Healing Center, Grand Island Physical Therapy Pain and Spine Center, Kearney Physical Therapy, Children's Rehab Centers of Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings, Balance Mobility Hastings, Aurora Physical Therapy, and St. Elizabeth Sports & Physical Therapy - are excited and proud to announce that our clinics have been rated in the TOP 8% nationally with a score of 92.35 out of 100 for patient outcomes (Source: CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – MIPS : Merit Based Incentive Payment System).

In addition to our high overall score, we also had 22 Clinicians who individually scored over the 95th percentile - ranking them in the top 5% nationally!

This is important for our patients AND our community - as these ratings are based on providing QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE CARE and DRIVING IMPROVEMENT IN CARE PROCESSES AND HEALTH OUTCOMES while REDUCING THE COST OF CARE!

The bottom line is that our company's patients, on average, improved significantly more than the national average!

09/04/2020

Superheroes Wear Masks—And So Can You!

In order to keep children and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone 2 years of age and older without underlying conditions should wear a face mask in public to help stop the spread of COVID-19. However, getting a child to wear and leave a face mask on may feel like a huge challenge. Some kids are constantly on the move. Others may have difficulty tolerating the feeling of a mask on their face. It can be scary for children to wear face masks and some children just don’t understand why it’s necessary, but with some patience and practice, you can help your child tackle these issues.
Why is it important?
COVID-19 spreads from one person to another primarily through respiratory droplets (talking, coughing, or sneezing). Many people with COVID-19 do not have or show symptoms. Wearing a mask can act as a barrier and help to reduce the risk of spreading those respiratory droplets.
Why is it so difficult for some children to wear a mask?
Some children may have sensory processing issues and certain fabrics may be uncomfortable, while others may not like the feeling of the loops around their ears. Others may feel like it’s too difficult to breathe while wearing a mask. Small children simply may not like the feeling of being restricted.
Ways to help your child adjust to wearing a face mask
• Explain why it is important
o For younger children, say things like: “People wear masks so they don’t get each other sick”, or “Superheroes wear masks when they save the world. When you wear a mask, you’re helping to keep others safe too!”
o For older children, focus on the concept of germs and how some are good and bad. Say things like, “Wearing a mask helps keep us from passing the bad germs on to others and getting them sick.”
• Ensure the mask fits properly
o A comfortable fit can help prevent children from fidgeting with it. Masks should cover your child’s nose, mouth, and be secure under their chin.
o Some children don’t like the restricted feeling, so if possible, have your child try on different masks to see what they prefer
• Provide fun, colorful options, and let them choose!
o Let children pick their favorite color, fabric, character, or let them decorate it
o If possible, provide more than one option so that they can pick which mask they want to wear that day
• Practice wearing the mask during play
o Keep a mask around the play area so that it becomes a part of daily life
o Give your child a mask for their favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure, then have them practice wearing the mask while they play
o Start with short periods of time then gradually increase the amount of time they spend wearing a mask
• Be a Mask Role Model
o Wear your own mask, take pictures as a family wearing your masks, and show your child pictures of other children/families wearing masks
• Offer praise and positive reinforcement
o Comment on how strong, brave, or helpful your child looks while wearing a mask
Reasons your child should NOT wear a face mask:
• Your child is under the age of 2 (this can increase the risk of suffocation)
• Your child has a respiratory condition that makes it difficult to tolerate wearing a mask or is unable to remove their mask without assistance
• Wearing the mask causes your child to touch their face MORE OFTEN than if they weren’t wearing it
• The mask poses a potential choking or strangulation hazard
For more information about sensory issues with mask wearing, please contact one of our three locations.

08/28/2020

Here’s a fun taste safe sensory play idea you can make at home: Sensory Sand!

Sensory bin filler - Edible Sand for Kids made with grinded cereal. So easy to make and taste safe for kids.

08/21/2020

Here’s a fun weekend project: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs!

Make your own fizzy dinosaur eggs with baking soda and vinegar! Kids will love hatching mini dinosaur toys with this easy science activity.

08/18/2020

Learn more from our Physical Therapists Josh and Emilie about babies with flat heads (positional plagiocephaly) and how to treat and improve, in our ExperienceBetter Video Podcast!

Learn more about babies with flat heads (positional plagiocephaly) from Josh and Emilie with Children's Rehab Center, Kearney

08/11/2020

It's back to school time! Make sure your kiddos are wearing and packing their bags correctly!