When a family finds themselves needing physical therapy for a child with neurological damage or delay, a genetic condition, prematurity, or other conditions with significant risk factors for gross motor delays, they frequently feel scared and overwhelmed. They don’t know…
4 Physical Therapy Exercises for Gait and Balance
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,…
