Gravitational Insecurity: What It Is + At-Home Tips
March 3, 2022
Liana Bucciarelli, MS, OTR/L
What is gravitational insecurity? Well, it has to do with a child’s vestibular system. Wait… What in the world is a vestibular system? These are some big and confusing terms, so let’s break it down.
What is gravitational insecurity?
Gravitational insecurity is a fear or overreaction shown by children who have an altered sensory system caused by impairments in their vestibular system. Any time the child’s feet leave the ground or their head position changes it causes a fight-or-flight (or fear) reaction because it throws off their entire awareness of where their body is positioned in space. You may also see them requiring extra time to problem solve or move as they adjust to the change in position. Because all of your sensory systems work together, including the vestibular system, having an impairment in one may cause impairments with the others and with achieving developmental milestones.
What is the vestibular system?
The vestibular system is a part of your sensory system that provides information on the position of your body in space. It is responsible for controlling balance, perceiving motion, and keeping your head upright despite changes in position and posture. Impairments in the vestibular system will cause a child to lose their sense of body awareness anytime their head is moved in any direction other than upright and center, causing fear and anxiety by not knowing where their body is in space, much less how to move or coordinate it.
What causes gravitational insecurity?
A few causes of gravitational insecurity may be:
- Frequent ear infections and/or tubes in ears
- Any hearing or vision loss
- Traumatic birth or injury (car accident)
- Sensory integrative dysfunction
- Any damage to inner ears from birth or injury
What signs should I look for in my child?
The biggest indicator is if your child has been delayed in reaching any of their developmental milestones. Some other signs to look for include:
- Delayed speech
- Frequent falling/clumsiness
- Poor or no safety awareness (no sense of danger)
- Hesitancy or refusal to engage in gross motor activities (example: refusal to play at recess)
- Wanting to be constantly held and/or needing to hold hands to climb stairs
- Appearing unmotivated or unengaged although they are capable
- Difficulty or refusal going bathroom on the toilet
- Refusal to sit in any chairs even to eat
- Requiring extra time to complete an activity especially if it’s new
- Difficulty grading the amount of force used when playing with others (often being “too rough”)
- Avoidance of stairs, climbing on playground equipment, playing with others at recess
- Inability to sit upright for normal periods of time (lays head on desk, puts feet on chair, lays on ground)
- Tantrums/reactions disproportionate to the problem for no apparent reason
- Refusal to sit in a chair for long periods of time
How is it treated?
Treatment includes occupational therapy, physical therapy, and increasing movement at home. The main focus is on causing frequent changes in head position because it requires the child to adapt to the change of movement. It also requires continuous exposure to new or non-preferred activities and practice. Activity ideas include: working on various surfaces and heights (chalk board, easel, laying on floor to do work), balancing on one leg, balancing on one leg with eyes closed, walking across a balance beam, going down the slide, swinging, crawling through a tunnel, going on a scavenger hunt, rolling down a hill, running, walking backwards, trial-and-error, scootering, climbing, yoga, spinning, riding a bike, doing somersaults, pulling or riding in a wagon, and placing a stool underneath the child's feet at potty/mealtime/school for increased feeling of security.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s development, please visit our website or give us a call at 859-353-3666. Our therapists would love to help!
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We’re bringing back the Hogg Hot Seat series so you can get to know our staff and their roles better! Meet Hunter 👋! She’s been at HTP since December 2024. Hunter started out as our Operations Director, and she’s also the new Clinic Director for our Lexington locations! She makes sure everything runs smoothly on the ops side of things, and we couldn’t do what we do without her! #hogghotseat #hoggtherapy #meettheteam #teamhoggtherapy
We love to celebrate milestones with our kiddos, and this week we also got to celebrate a milestone with the opening of our second Lexington location, Lex West! We’ve been so happy to meet new kiddos, work with a growing team of therapists, and see lots of smiling faces! 🐷🥰
Today we celebrate Michael, one of Hogg Therapy’s first clients in 2015! 🥳🎉 He is turning 21 this week. We are thankful for the joy that he has brought to our clinics each week. He always shows up with a smile, ready to learn and spread joy! Thank you Michael for your dedication and loyalty to HTP! It’s been such a privilege to work with you ♥️ #happybirthdaytoyou #hoggtherapy
📣 We’re HIRING Occupational Therapists for all our clinic locations! 🐷 Visit our website to learn more and apply! 💻 #nowhiring #richmondky #bereaky #lexingtonky #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Singing “The Wheels on the Bus” with Ms. Emily during speech therapy!! Beep beep!🚌🎶 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
April is OT Appreciation month!! 🤩 We couldn’t be more grateful for our occupational therapists! They put so much care and love into what they do each day! 💕 #occupationaltherapy #otmonth #hoggtherapy
Whether you’ll be relaxing in the sunshine at home like this little cutie or heading to the beach for Spring Break, be sure to give us a call at (859) 353-3666 if you need to reschedule an appointment! We’re crossing our fingers for a sunny Spring Break! ☀️🏖️
Cooking up some “double-double” burgers in PT with Mr. Jacob! 🍔😝 🧑🍳 #playlearnachieve #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapy
Join us in celebrating Hunter (Lexington clinics), Abby (Richmond clinic) and Megan (Berea clinic)… HTP’s newest clinic directors! 👏
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our kiddos and families make such a difference every day. We’re so lucky to have them on the team! Congratulations, ladies 🎉
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These Bluey-lovin’ twins were enjoying the kinetic sand in our sensory bins last week during occupational therapy! ☀️🏝️💕#occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy #playlearnachieve
We had so much fun during Hello Spring Theme Week! 🌿🐞🦋From Spring-themed sensory bins to froggy obstacle courses and wearing our PJ’s to work, the Theme Week Fairy outdid herself! #playlearnachieve
When the dinosaur toy gets too close to the watercolors…you paint it, obviously! 🎨 And then you give it a bath while singing the ABCs! 🛁🫧 🎶 Ms. Maddie always make speech therapy fun! #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
What’s your favorite season? For Mrs. Morgan and this friend, it’s Spoooooky Season! 🎃👻 We’re having so much fun during Hello Spring Theme Week. Tomorrow is topsy-turvy day: wear your clothes inside out and backwards!
Our monthly Lego Group meets Thursday, April 3rd at 6:45pm at our Richmond clinic! Sign up to join at the link in our bio! 🧱🐷
This friend has been working hard in PT with Mrs. Hayden! Would your child benefit from physical therapy? Pediatric physical therapy can help your kiddo achieve and maintain important physical milestones. Check out the Developmental Screening Tool under the Resources tab on our website, or give us a call at (859) 353-3666 with any questions you may have! #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapy #physicaltherapy
We’re so excited to start seeing patients at our second Lexington location starting Monday, March 31st! If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call, or check out our most recent blog post to read more about this transition. #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #lexingtonky #pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy
This friend is working with OT Ms. Natalie to make a routine chart! Do you use these with your kiddos at home? They’re so fun to make and an excellent way to exercise creativity while working towards those goals! 💪👍📊 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy
We’re excited for theme week! Don’t forget to wear all GREEN for Spring tomorrow! 💚🐸🌿🍃🌱🍏🍀
We hope you have a suuuuper Saturday! Don’t forget to check our stories this weekend for Spring Theme Week reminders 🌱💐🐸 #hoggtherapy #occupationaltherapy #playlearnachieve
Hogg Therapy Supports Berea Teachers!
We sent a basket of goodies to the incredible teachers and staff at Berea Community to show our appreciation and remind them that brighter days are ahead. As Berea alumni, our owners know firsthand the dedication and heart that make this school so special. Thank you for all you do for our children and community!
We love our Berea teachers! 💛🖤
Once a Pirate, always a Pirate! 🏴☠️
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This friend is working hard on some spelling and pronunciation with Ms. Maya! #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
Views of the gym today. So much fun! 🥰🛝🐷💕 #playlearnachieve
This pirate ship captain says that he spotted Spring on the horizon! 🏴☠️⚓️⛴️#speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
Join us March 24th-28th for a special theme week as we say, “Hello, Spring” and celebrate with dress-up days, crafts, and activities across all clinics. Swipe to see the dress up days! 🌱☀️💐🌷🐸🐞
PT Ms. Abby is helping this little guy work on his crawling! He’s almost got it!! 🙌🐷 #physicaltherapy #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t forget to wear something green 🍀💚✅ We’ll have some themed activities available, like a shamrock scavenger hunt!
Thanks to everyone for the support regarding our last posts about growth! We’re excited for what’s to come! We published a blog post on our website with helpful info. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Providing exceptional pediatric therapy services has always been our mission, and we’re excited to expand that commitment to even more families in Lexington!
When we first opened Hogg Therapy Pediatrics in 2014, we had a simple goal: to provide compassionate, high-quality therapy to children who need it. Over the years, thanks to an incredible team, mentors, and the support of so many wonderful families, we’ve grown—expanding our services and opening multiple locations, including in Lexington.
At the beginning of 2025, Wilson Pediatric Therapy approached us with an opportunity to ensure that their patients could continue receiving the care they deserve. We are honored to step in and help this clinic continue to grow—supporting both the amazing families and dedicated employees who call it home.
On March 26, 2025, Wilson Pediatrics will officially transition to Hogg Therapy. We are so grateful for this opportunity and look forward to making this a seamless, positive experience for everyone. Our team is excited to continue providing great therapy services and welcoming even more families into the Hogg Therapy community.
Sunshine? ✅ Swings? ✅ Spelling practice? ✅ This is multitasking at its finest!! 😉☀️ #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapy #speechtherapy
📣 Hogg Therapy is NOW HIRING Occupational Therapists for all our clinic locations! 🐷 Visit our website to learn more and apply! 💻 #nowhiring #richmondky #bereaky #lexingtonky #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Spring is in the air! These cuties enjoyed some time in the sunshine recently with ST Mrs. Martina! ☀️💐🐷 #speechtherapy #speechtherapist #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapy
Over the weekend, OT Mrs. Brittany went with Marquise to his first ever haircut! 💈Brittany shared this sweet success story: “My buddy got his first ever haircut today, and he is 5 years old!!! His mom and I joked that he went from Donnie Thornberry to Bruno Mars! Such a special moment for this autistic boy because he made the decision to get the haircut, he chose the barber online, he picked the hairstyle he wanted, and he made his mom invite me to come cause he knew he needed the support!…I can’t stop sobbing at his bravery, self advocacy, and his progress, as I’ve been seeing him since he was 2yo…I’m so blessed to be in this job and to be able to share the changes we make in these family’s lives.” ❤️💕😭
We’re so glad they got to share this special moment, and we’re proud of you, Marquise! #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy #milestonemoment
He’s got that weekend energy!!! Who else is excited that it’s Friday?! 🙌🥳🐷
Congratulations to these Piggy Punch Card winners 🐷🙌☺️ Remember to get those punches each month to be entered to win a prize (there’s a winner at each clinic location 😉)! #hoggtherapy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #pediatrictherapyclinic
This little guy is using an AAC Device in Speech Therapy to communicate and learn words like “more” and “all done”! When it comes to donut holes, the answer is always “more”!! 🍩😉😋 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Our monthly Lego Group meets this Thursday, March 6th at 6:45pm at our Richmond clinic! Sign up to join at the link in our bio! 🧱🐷
Mrs. Autumn is helping this friend work on her balance and stance during PT! ☺️ #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapy
Practicing drawing different types of lines with OT Mrs. Jen! #occupationaltherapy #finemotorskills #hoggtherapy
Would your child benefit from physical therapy? 🤸♀️Pediatric physical therapy can help your kiddo achieve and maintain important physical milestones. Check out the Developmental Screening Tool under the Resources tab on our website, or give us a call at (859) 353-3666 with any questions you may have! #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy
Working on some fine motor skills during an OT session with Miss Lauren! 💙🐷 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy
PT is even better when you get to see your bestie! 💕
It’s Hoggy Homework Time! Don’t forget to practice your homework from your therapist! Completed homework = one punch on your Piggy Punch Card 🐷👍 #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
Of all the toys and tools in our clinics, balloons will always be a favorite! 🎈🎈🎈 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy
Reading words and phrases aloud during speech therapy can help the therapist ensure the child is reading at grade level while encouraging confidence in their speaking ability and practicing what they’ve learned during their sessions! 📖🐷 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
We’re excited to welcome Chasidy to the HTP family! Chasidy is our new Patient Access for Berea. Welcome to the team!! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
❄️ The clinics will open at 10am. Someone will reach out with further details as your session may be on telehealth! Thank you for your patience as we navigate this snowy season! ⛄️
Caught this little buddy working on core strength and balance on the swing during a recent session with OT Mrs. Abby! #hoggtherapy #occupationaltherapy #sweaterweather
Our physical clinics are closed, but your therapist is excited to see your face on telehealth! 💻 ☺️
Your therapist or someone from our office will contact you with next steps! ❄️ ⛄️
Thanks for coming to our Valentine’s Day Open Play last week! We had so much fun! ❤️💕🐷 #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #lexington
Our hearts go out to the families affected by the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky. In times like these, even the smallest acts of kindness can bring relief to those in need. We are collecting essential items to support these communities. The most needed items at this time include:
• Bottled water
• Individual, non-perishable snacks
• Breakfast bars, Pop-Tarts
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Hairbrushes & combs
• Soap & deodorant
• Feminine products
• New socks (all sizes)
• Adult diapers
• Pillows & blankets
• Towels
• Dog food & cat food
Every donation counts, and we deeply appreciate your support in helping these families during this difficult time. Please bring your donations to the collection boxes in the lobbies of HTP clinics. Thank you! ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Hogg Therapy! Swipe to see some sweet moments from Valentine’s Week at our clinics! ❤️💖🥰💗🐷
Congratulations to these Piggy Punch Card winners 🐷🙌☺️ Remember to get those punches each month to be entered to win a prize (there’s a winner at each clinic location 😉)! #hoggtherapy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #pediatrictherapy
All locations are OPEN today! If you’re still snowed in and can’t jump back into your sessions in-person, therapists are always available via telehealth 💻🐷 #hoggtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy
New on the Hogg Blog 🐷: In our latest post, PT Mr. Jacob shares all about pediatric foot development and how physical therapy can help as your child grows! Link in bio 📖
📸 Photo features PT Miss Audrey measuring ankle pronation with a sweet friend who was telling us all about her latest sledding adventure 🤌🛷 #hoggtherapy #physicaltherapy
POV: Snow day in Kentucky! ☃️ Are y’all enjoying the winter weather, or are you ready for Spring already? Drop your favorite snowy day activity in the comments ❄️🏂⛷️
Our physical clinics are closed, but your therapist is excited to see your face on telehealth! 💻 👌
Your therapist or someone from our office will contact you with next steps! ❄️ ⛄️
You’re invited to a Valentine’s Day Open Play on Friday, February 14th from 1:00 - 3:00PM at our Lexington Clinic! Kiddos are invited to play in the gym (with parent supervision) and watch the “Gnomeo & Juliet” movie! Register at the link in our bio, and follow the event on our facebook page for updates 💌🫶❤️🐷💘
Sometimes you just need a little lunchtime dance-break! 🔊Sound on🎬🎶💃🐷
This little teddy bear recently took his first steps during PT with Mrs. Hayden! Way to go, buddy!!! 👏☺️💪✨ #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy
This sweet friend was having fun sorting dinosaurs and playing with Gak during OT with Mrs. Madeline this morning 🦖🦕 🥰 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Making some lunch with Miss Georgia during speech therapy! 🥪🥛🍎 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy #aacdevice
We’re so happy to welcome Leah Storie to the HTP team! 🐷🎉 Leah has joined Admin as Referral Intake! Welcome, Leah!
OT Abby shared strategies to prevent burnout with fellow therapists and staff at lunch earlier this week! Adults can feel overwhelmed, too, and sometimes we’re moving too fast to recognize when our brains and bodies need a break! Using Abby’s strategies, we learned what causes burnout, what it might look like, and how to cope by practicing internal recovery, autonomy, seeking support, and maintaining work/life balance. Thanks for helping us take care of our brains, Abby! 💪🧠🐷 #worklifebalance #preventingburnout #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Our monthly Lego Group meets Thursday, February 6th at 6:45pm at our Richmond clinic! Sign up to join at the link in our bio! 🧱🐷
Playing with some Gak during OT! These friends made their own Gak with OT Miss Lauren and then took turns drawing in it! So much fun! ✍️🎨🐷 #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
You’re invited to a Valentine’s Day Open Play on Friday, February 14th from 1:00 - 3:00PM at our Lexington Clinic! Kiddos are invited to play in the gym (with parent supervision) and watch the “Gnomeo & Juliet” movie! Register at the link in our bio, and follow the event on our facebook page for updates 💌🫶❤️🐷💘
Welcome to part 4 of our Adaptive Equipment series! This week, we’re learning about activity chairs with the help of our friend Slade and his speech therapist, Miss Megan!
An activity chair provides physical and sensory support to a client to allow for increased attention to a task, whether that’s feeding, fine-motor skills, or general play-based learning! While sitting in the activity chair, Slade uses an AAC device to effectively communicate. He’s also working on his fine-motor skills by picking up and eating the snacks he requested!
Make sure to leave a comment to tell us about your experiences with an activity chair or if you have a question! We would love to celebrate your experience or answer any questions you have. And thanks to all the therapists, parents, and patients who shared their stories about adaptive equipment this month! #hoggtherapypediatrics #adaptiveequipment #activitychair #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy
Leveling up our play game with the King of Swings 👑🛝 A Saturday well spent learning how to make therapy even more fun and impactful for our kiddos! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #kingofswings
Have we mentioned how much we love to use swings during therapy?! OT Miss Natalie snapped this pic during a recent session at our Berea clinic 💙🐷🙌#occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
📣 FINAL DAY TO REGISTER for the free virtual workshop with Alex Lopiccolo (@sensorydigest) at our Richmond clinic this Saturday! This is a hands-on, hybrid training, and lunch is provided. Swipe to check out what we’ll be learning! Register at the link in our bio 💻🐷 #kingofswings #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy
Our therapists are great at integrating your child’s interests into therapy! This kiddo loves arts and crafts and reading, so in this speech therapy session with Ms. Taylor, she worked on a craft while discussing her fave book series, BABYMOUSE (honestly, she made it sound pretty awesome!) 🐭📚🗣️🐷 #playlearnachieve #readlearnachieve #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy
Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. May we always pursue spreading kindness and helping others! #mlkday
Welcome to part 3 of our Adaptive Equipment series! This week, we’re learning about the dynamic stander with the help of PT Jacob and his buddy, Hayden!
A dynamic stander allows for a fully supported standing position that places a client in a fully weight-bearing position. Being fully weight-bearing allows for effective bone development and muscle strengthening for overall stability and development. Watch as Hayden pops bubbles while using the dynamic stander!
Dynamic standers are portable and easy to use, making them great for a wide range of activities, like puzzles, snacking, handwriting, or any type of play-based learning.
Make sure to leave a comment to tell us about your experiences with a dynamic stander or if you have a question! We would love to celebrate your experience or answer any questions you have. See you next Monday for part 4! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapy #adaptiveequipment #dynamicstander
We are OPEN tomorrow! Quick reminder that although schools are out Monday, Jan. 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our clinics are open for regular business hours! 🕰️ Can’t make it to the clinic? Join your session on telehealth! 💻🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy
Swinging into the weekend with big smiles like this cool cat! Are you a student in a physical, occupational, or speech therapy program who wants to learn more about how activities like swinging can contribute to successful therapy practices? Join us in Richmond on January 25th for a free, hybrid training session with Alex Lopiccolo (@sensorydigest), the #KingOfSwings! This training is free for Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy students, and lunch is provided. Register at the link in our bio 🐷 This is a hybrid workshop, with Alex joining virtually in real time to lead everyone through a hands-on, interactive course! 💻 #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy #kingofswings #hoggtherapypediatrics #richmondky
📣 Join our team! We’re hiring occupational therapists! Learn more about the role and submit an application on our website: www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #nowhiring #pediatrictherapy #hoggtherapy
Playing Play-Doh while working on our “L” sounds during a speech therapy session with Miss Rachel🗣️ #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechtherapy
We have physical therapy appointments available in Richmond, Lexington, and Berea! 🤸♂️ Give us a call at (859) 353-3666 to get started! 📲🐷 #playlearnachieve #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #lexingtonky #bereaky #richmondky
Being a picky eater as a child is totally normal. But how picky is TOO picky? An occupational therapist can help your kiddo overcome fears around trying new foods by helping to replace the negative feelings associated with those foods with positive experiences through playing games, making up stories, or incorporating the food into fun activities, like Mrs. Ellen is doing here! Have questions about occupational or feeding therapy? Check out the Therapy Services pages on our website for more info! #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #playlearnachieve
Welcome to part 2 of the Adaptive Equipment series! This week, we’ll focus on the gait trainer, and @harrison__greene is going to help show it in action 😎
A gait trainer is recommended by your therapists to promote active gait (walking) while being fully supported. A gait trainer allows for clients to focus on taking one step at a time as they learn to ambulate (walk) independently. Harrison can use his gait trainer in the clinic, in the community, and at home to improve his strength, balance and coordination 💪
Now, thanks to his gait trainer and hard work in PT, Harrison is ambulating independently—even tackling stairs—and is working with Miss Taylor from transitioning out of the floor independently!
Make sure to leave a comment with your experiences with a gait trainer or if you have a question! We would love to celebrate your experience or answer any questions you have. See you next Monday for part 3! #hoggtherapy #adaptiveequipment #physicaltherapy #gaittrainer
Happy Snowy Saturday! Hope you’re staying safe and warm out there! ❄️☃️
Hitting all the right notes in PT! 🎹🎶🎵❤️ #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapy
We’re ready to help your little ones run off their cabin fever 😂! This little gal was moving so fast, it was hard to keep up, but we had to get a picture of her outfit 📸🥰❄️
Our clinics are OPEN tomorrow! If you can’t make it in person, telehealth is available. Let’s play, learn, and achieve together in this snowy weather! ❄️🐷
Another snow day tomorrow! Our clinics are closed, but we’ll see you via telehealth! Your therapist will reach out with next steps, and if your session is cancelled, we’ll get in touch beforehand! Stay warm out there ❄️☃️🐷
Every Monday in the Month of January, we’ll make a post about the most commonly used adaptive equipment at Hogg Therapy for physical, occupational, and speech therapies! Therapists at Hogg Therapy most commonly recommend gait trainers, activity chairs, and dynamic standers. Follow along as we highlight these pieces of adaptive equipment this month! #hoggtherapy #adaptiveequipment #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy
Hogg Therapy is excited to host Alex Lopiccolo (@sensorydigest), the #KingOfSwings for a training session at our Richmond clinic! This training is free for Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy students, and lunch is provided. Register at the link in our bio if you’d like to join! 🐷 This is a hybrid workshop, with Alex joining virtually in real time to lead everyone through a hands-on, interactive course! 💻
Location: 400 Farris Parks Blvd, Richmond, KY 40475
Date/Time: Saturday, January 25th, from 10am - 3pm
The clinics are closed tomorrow, but we’re excited to see you via telehealth! Your therapist will reach out with next steps! Should your session be cancelled, you’ll be contacted beforehand! ❄️🥶☃️💻📩
If we get snowed in, if it’s crazy cold outside, or if it’s just one of those days you want to stay in PJs our therapists are excited to see your family! Should our clinics close, all appointments will be adjusted to telehealth so we don’t miss a session with you! 🐷❄️🥶☃️
Our therapists wore their favorite Christmas sweaters and swag throughout December! So fun! Here’s a pic of some of the therapists at our Berea clinic before Christmas break ❤️🎄🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics
Happy New Year from all of us at Hogg Therapy!! All locations are closed today, but we’ll be open the rest of the week! 🎉🥳🙌🎆🐷
Our monthly Lego Group meets this Thursday at 6:45pm at our Richmond clinic! Sign up to join at the link in our bio 🧱🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy #richmondky
We love reading together! Did your kiddos get any good books for Christmas? Share titles with us in the comments! 📚🐷
📢 All clinics will be closed Wednesday, January 1st to celebrate New Year’s Day! We’ll be open for regular business hours the rest of the week 🐷😊🎆
Our latest blog post covers when occupational therapy might be needed! There are now three posts on our blog covering when OT, PT, and SLT services could be helpful — together, these posts can be a great resource for parents who might have questions about which therapy could be the best fit for their kiddos. #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy
When this cutie started feeding therapy with Miss Whitlie at Hogg Therapy, she was extremely gassy and unsettled during feeds, she lost lots of milk out of the sides of her mouth while taking her bottle, and tummy time was difficult.
Fast forward eight weeks, and this baby is now relaxed and calm during bottle feeds, is less gassy and uncomfortable, and doesn’t lose any milk during bottle feeds. She is now a certified tummy time champion and is working on rolling, reaching, and grabbing.
Changes at the nervous system level take time and consistency. These are the changes needed to make true progressions in feeding skills at this age. We think this mama and baby would definitely tell you that the payoff is more than worth it.
If your baby is struggling to feed, or if your parent gut is telling you something is off, come see us. Hogg Therapy’s Feeding Clinic would love to help! 🍼💖🐷 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapyfeedingclinic #hoggtherapypediatrics #feedingtherapy
We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! 🎄We’re honored to serve your families and hope that your holiday season is full of joy and wonder! 🐷❤️
We are thrilled to welcome Hunter White, our new Operations Director, to the HTP team! Welcome, Hunter! 👏🐷
Berea Location
Berea, KY 40403
Tel:
(859) 353-3666
Fax: (859) 448-7077
Richmond Location
Richmond KY 40475
Tel:
(859) 353-3666
Fax: (859) 448-7077
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