· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What are Primitive Reflexes? How can they affect my child? Each child is born with a set of critical reflexes that are integral to survival. A primitive reflex is an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus without conscious thought. For example: when you brush the side of your newborn’s cheek the
· 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
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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
· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Primative Reflexes- The Good, The Bad, The Better! Have you ever tripped and simultaneously reached out your hands to stop the fall? That is your primitive reflexes at work! They are essential as the first line of defense to protect ourselves but they can also be detrimental to our development. What are primitive reflexes? Primitive reflexes
