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9-12 Month Baby Milestones: What Should Parents Notice?
Between nine and twelve months, babies often become more interested in standing, moving, and exploring.
During this stage, you may see your baby pulling up to stand, moving along furniture, taking steps with help, or trying to climb.
These are exciting milestones because your baby is learning how to move in a whole new way. They are also building strength, balance, and confidence for walking.
Every baby develops at their own pace. Some babies may do these skills earlier, while others may take a little more time.
How to Keep Up with Active Kids This Summer
Keeping up with active kids can ask a lot from your body.
You may be bending down to tie shoes, carrying bags and coolers, lifting little ones, walking across uneven grass, sitting in low chairs, or chasing after a child who suddenly decided to sprint.
The goal is not to turn summer into a workout. The goal is to find small, realistic ways to help your body feel more ready for the moments you do not want to miss.
How to Keep Up with Active Kids This Summer
When kids are off school for the summer, their energy seems to go up overnight. One minute you are getting out of the car at the playground. The next minute, they are already halfway to the swings, climbing wall, or splash pad. For parents and grandparents, summer...
Gardening Without the Aches: How to Protect Your Back, Knees, and Shoulders This Summer
Gardening is one of the best parts of summer. It gets you outside, keeps you moving, and gives you something to enjoy throughout the season. But if you have ever stood up after pulling weeds, planting flowers, or carrying a watering can and felt back pain, knee pain,...
6–9 Month Baby Milestones: Sitting, Reaching, and Early Crawling Skills
If you’re wondering what your baby should be doing between six and nine months, you’re not alone. This is often when babies become more active, more curious, and more confident in how they move and play. You may notice your baby sitting on their own, reaching for...
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WS26 Better Balance Starts Here Replay
Reduce Your Risk of Falls. Learn how you can improve your balance and prevent falls with these helpful tips! Hosted by Katie Wolfley, PT DPT, this session from our 2026 YMCA Wellness Series focuses on practical ways to improve balance and reduce fall risk. Check out...
WS25 Core Strength for Women Replay
Build Core Strength & Improve Pelvic HealthLadies, are you ready to feel stronger and more supported? Check out the replay of our 2025 YMCA Wellness Series class, "Core Strength for Women," led by Physical Therapists Kristen Bull, PT DPT, and Gabby Burkard, PT...
WS25 Find Your Balance Replay
Reduce Your Risk of FallsLearn how you can improve your balance with these helpful tips! Check out the replay of our 2025 YMCA Wellness Series class, "Find Your Balance," led by Physical Therapist Chris Ponichtera, PT DPT FAFS, and Director of Occupational Therapy...
Hear From Our Patients
Hear from our patients as they share their personal experiences and successes from their recovery journeys with Buffalo Rehab Group.
How John Got His Balance Back at 82
At 82, John felt his independence slipping. “Even going up a curb was a challenge,” he said. “Walking ten steps felt like a win.” Neuropathy in his feet made every step uncertain, and stairs felt dangerous. Without a routine, he worried about falling back into...
BRG in the Community
Explore our community engagement efforts and how we’re making a difference locally at Buffalo Rehab Group.
Vivistim Offers New Hope to Stroke Survivors in WNY
Kathy O’Leary engages in a virtual reality exercise to enhance muscle rehabilitation while John Mayer, Director of Neurologic Care, activates the Vivistim device to optimize her recovery. Photo Credit: Libby March, Buffalo NewsWhen Dr. Kathy O’Leary suffered a...
BRG Named Finalist in Buffalo Business First’s 2025 “Best Places to Work”
We’re honored to announce that BRG has been named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s “Best Places to Work” awards for 2025, in the large employer category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it’s based on...
BRG Named Finalist in Buffalo Business First’s 2025 “Best Places to Work”
We’re honored to announce that BRG has been named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s “Best Places to Work” awards for 2025, in the large employer category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it’s based on...
From Minutes to Momentum: The Impact of Power in Pink
Pictured, left to right: Lisa Vogan, Power in Pink participant; Emily Whitaker, BRG VP of Digital & Content Marketing; Dr. Sheheryar Kabraji, BMBCh, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Chief of Breast Medicine; Maddy Vanderlip, indi Digital Content...
Buffalo Rehab Group Named Finalist in WNY’s 2024 Healthiest Employers
We are excited to announce that Buffalo Rehab Group has been recognized as a finalist in Buffalo Business First's Healthiest Employers contest for 2024, in the medium-sized business category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF This recognition reflects our...
Developing Our Future
See how we strive to constantly learn, grow, and innovate as we shape leaders of the future and celebrate our amazing team.
BRG Annual Meeting 2025: A Night Built Around Our Team
Each year, Buffalo Rehab Group brings the entire team together for our Annual Meeting. What began more than a decade ago as a small gathering has grown into a signature event teammates look forward to. This year’s meeting was our largest yet. The room was full, the...
Inside BRG’s 2025 Leadership Retreat
At Buffalo Rehab Group, leadership is not about who has the highest title. It’s about how we show up for our patients, our teammates, and our community every single day. Each year, our annual Leadership Retreat provides us with the space to pause, connect, and invest...
BRG Named Finalist in Buffalo Business First’s 2025 “Best Places to Work”
We’re honored to announce that BRG has been named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s “Best Places to Work” awards for 2025, in the large employer category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it’s based on...
From Minutes to Momentum: The Impact of Power in Pink
Pictured, left to right: Lisa Vogan, Power in Pink participant; Emily Whitaker, BRG VP of Digital & Content Marketing; Dr. Sheheryar Kabraji, BMBCh, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Chief of Breast Medicine; Maddy Vanderlip, indi Digital Content...
Buffalo Rehab Group Named Finalist in WNY’s 2024 Healthiest Employers
We are excited to announce that Buffalo Rehab Group has been recognized as a finalist in Buffalo Business First's Healthiest Employers contest for 2024, in the medium-sized business category. Read the full announcement here:Web | PDF This recognition reflects our...