Monthly Archives: March 2014
An Uplifting Syndrome
In light of World Down Syndrome Day, which was 9 days ago, I was preparing to write a work blog about the physical limitations of children with Down Syndrome and what we can do as therapists to help them lead … Continue reading
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT STUDY RESULTS: GROSS MOTOR MILESTONES IN THE FIRST YEAR
The line between typical and atypical development can be a hazy one. There are standards that pediatricians, physical therapists, and developmental experts use to monitor growth and deviations from the norm, which allow us to recommend interventions when appropriate. In 2006, … Continue reading
Jumping as an Important Milestone
Sometime between the 18th and 24th month, children start learning to jump. Eager parents often ask when to expect their child to jump with both feet off the ground. The simple answer is, every child is different. Of course, we … Continue reading
What physical therapy means for a child with cerebral palsy.
For new parents whose children are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and parents whose children with CP are nearing school age, understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, and the interventions available is often their top priority. Being a first-time parent is challenging enough, and … Continue reading
Putting Parents on Tummy Time
Chances are, if you like babies, you’ve seen this recent video floating around the interwebs: What I, a pediatric physical therapist, personally love about this video, is that it encapsulates everything I always tell parents about promoting tummy time for … Continue reading
Physical Therapy for Peanuts 