· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Bedwetting is stressful for kids and parents alike, and it often feels like you’ve tried everything—limiting fluids, nighttime reminders, or alarms—with limited results. You may have even heard that they will outgrow it. One of the most overlooked contributors is constipation, and one of the most effective ways to address it is through pediatric pelvic
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Are you wondering if a sport is a good fit for your child? Do you have an already busy family schedule and are wondering if it is worth it to add another activity to your routine? Sports and adaptive sports have a variety of benefits for your child and your family. Whether it be an
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on approach that may be helpful for children with certain issues, even if traditional treatments haven’t fully worked. So how does craniosacral therapy work? Here’s a simple way to understand it: Dura mater consists of 3 layers of tissue that surround the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots as
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Torticollis is a condition most commonly diagnosed in infancy in which the baby’s head is consistently tilted or turned to one direction. It is often present beginning at birth, but is typically noticed at 1-2 months of age as the baby’s head control improves. The most common cause is tightness in the neck muscles due
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Physical therapy has been shown to improve strength, range of motion, sleep, energy, and mood while reducing pain, anxiety, and symptoms of treatment-related side effects, such as neuropathy in children with pediatric cancer. Occupational and speech therapy can also be extremely beneficial for cancer rehabilitation depending on the diagnosis and side effects. Physical therapists are in your corner to
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Dynamic serial casting is a conservative treatment method in which skilled physical therapists apply and remove a series of lightweight casts to a patient’s leg(s) in order to improve foot alignment and increase range of motion. The goal of serial casting is to improve range of motion in order to prevent chronic skeletal issues, reduce
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
When to see a pediatric physical therapist for your child’s feet? How do you know if your child’s little feet are functioning at their very best? Here are 10 clear signs that you should have a pediatric physical therapist screen your child’s feet so they can put their best foot forward! Pain If walking causes
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What is Hypermobility? Hypermobility is a term used to describe joints that move more than normal and can place the joints in increased stress. How can Hypermobility affect my child? Risk of Injury Increased joint movement can cause joints, ligaments, and tendons to be at higher risk of injury. Joints are less stable and can
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
W Sitting. Why do children W sit? Simply, because it’s easy! Kids like W sitting because it creates a large base of support like a pyramid. Why do we want to correct the W sitting? W sitting allows kids to sit and play by using very little core muscles. It prevents trunk rotation. Trunk rotation
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Scoliosis Scoliosis is a curve in your spine that visually appears to move from side to side. A common misconception is that a scoliosis curve is 1 or 2-dimensional. It actually occurs through a 3-dimensional curve with changes in the bones at the apex of the curve. This 3-dimensional shape is seen all throughout the
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Children and teenagers with scoliosis have changes in the alignment of the curve of their spines. Changes in the spine impact how the bones slide over each other when moving during day to day activities. In addition, changes in the ligaments and muscle length result in the spine moving further into the Scoliotic posture when
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Caregivers can help improve children’s posture by encouraging exercise! Children’s posture is influenced by injury, weakness, genetics, and daily habits. Slouching on a couch playing video games, carrying a heavy backpack, a sports injury, or bones misalignment can all impact proper posture. It is important to promote a good posture at a young age in
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Is Your Child Ready for Bike Riding? There are few things in life that beat the rush of the wind through your hair as you pedal down the street on your bike. Bike riding is a pleasure, a privilege, and a confidence builder for our kids! For some, learning to ride a bike can be
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What is Plagiocephaly (pronounced play-jee-oh-sef-uh-lee)? Sometimes infants are born with or develop plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, a flat spot on the back or backside of their heads that is noticeable and may raise questions or be a cause of concern. Understandably, you may ask: Will my baby’s head shape stay like this? Is there anything I
