Is your child currently working with a pediatric physical therapist or about to start soon? As a parent it may be overwhelming at times, especially if you’re new to pediatric therapy, to know what questions to ask. A good therapist-client…
A PT’s Opinion on Sitting Cross Legged – Tailor Sitting
What is the Tailor Sitting (“Sitting Cross Legged or Criss Cross Applesauce”) Position? If you know what “criss-cross applesauce” sitting looks like, you have seen a tailor sitting position (also known as sitting cross legged). This position is when a…
5 Physical Therapy Tools You Already Have at Home
Before you click ‘purchase’ on that online order or grab your keys to drive to the nearest Target, look around your home first. You may already have some physical therapy tools in disguise! Wonder what those household items are? Read…
Why Stretching Is Important – 4 Things You May Not Know
Recently I was having a conversation with a parent about why stretching is important. Her son has Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and is really tight pretty much everywhere, but more specifically, his hamstrings (back of his thigh muscles) and adductors…
3 Fun Pediatric Physical Therapy Games and Activities
Rumor has it that pediatric physical therapists are also known as exercise disguisers, the loudest cheerleaders, and master negotiators. Wonder what fun physical therapy games are commonly used? Read on to find out three of my favorite pediatric physical therapy…
The GYMBOX Kids Indoor Playground (Buyer’s Review Guide)
Are you looking for a kids indoor playground to enhance your child’s strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills? If you answered yes, then the GYMBOX is worth learning about. Whether you need to use it at home, at school, or…
The 101 on W Sitting Position
What is W-Sitting? W-Sitting is when a child sits with their knees folded over in front of them, placing their feet and ankles on either side of their hips. This position is known as W-sitting because it creates a W…
Visual Motor Integration (8 Simple Activities for Children)
What is visual motor integration? Visual motor integration is the ability for your child’s hands and eyes to work together to guide their movements. Their eyes tell their brain how to move, and then their brain tells their hands to…
6 Tips To Choose The Best Pediatric Therapy Intensive Program
Over the last decade or so, Pediatric Therapy Intensive programs have become more common, and more children are benefiting from them every day. With this growth, we have seen an increase in the types and locations of these phenomenal programs….
7 At-Home Peanut Ball Therapy Exercises to Try
A peanut ball is a versatile therapy tool utilized by both physical and occupational therapists which can also be used for simple and effective home exercises for your kiddo. Here are seven physio ball or peanut ball exercises to try…
5 Great Service Dog Breeds for Kids
If your child has special needs, specific service dog breeds may be a wonderful trained helper to assist with daily activities. Most importantly, a loyal companion to fit into your family’s lifestyle and child’s needs. So you may be wondering…
10 Best Therapy Toys for Kids
Therapy toys play a vital role in a child’s development, especially early on. For a child with cerebral palsy, autism, sensory challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, or motor delays, therapy toys are a great way to encourage learning and development through…
