· 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
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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
