Taking steps and walking is one of the most common physical therapy goals for families I hear. This is not at all surprising! Walking is a big gross motor milestone, and it gives your child greater independence within their environment….
Non-Invasive Hip Dysplasia Prevention in Children with Cerebral Palsy
What can parents of children with Cerebral Palsy do to help prevent or reduce hip dysplasia? Cerebral Palsy (CP) has been described as “a group of disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed…
9 Frequently Asked Questions About Intensive Physical Therapy
Intensive physical therapy is a powerful form of therapy to help children with developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, or neurological disorders like cerebral palsy. You may be wondering things like: What is intensive physical therapy? How is intensive PT different…
5 Benefits of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (Even If Your Child “Can’t Walk”)
Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) is a long fancy name for walking on a treadmill with support. “Bodyweight supported” is usually done with the help of certain types of equipment (i.e Universal exercise unit, gait trainer, etc.). Here specifically,…
Sensory Travel Kit | Review Guide, Why is it so good?
Does your child tend to get overly stimulated or have anxiety when traveling or going to unfamiliar places? If so, there is a solution. A Sensory Travel Kit can help engage, ease anxiety, and calm your child. There are many…
Gross Motor Skills Definition | Signs of Developmental Delays
For most, we use our gross motor functions daily with ease and might not think much of it. For instance, sitting up to get out of bed in the morning is a gross motor function that we do daily. However,…
