What Are Pattern Skills? Patterning skills are simply your child’s ability to follow or create a pattern. As a pediatric physical therapist I spend a lot of time helping kids with their ability to physically follow a pattern. And when I say pattern I mean things like, clap your hands, reach your arms up, and …
What is Toe Walking? Toe walking is a gait or walking pattern. Toe walking looks exactly like it sounds. Children step from the ball of one foot to the ball of the other without their entire foot coming into contact with the ground. Every single person on the planet has a different walking or gait …
Core muscles are an incredibly important group of muscles in our body. They help us do everything from walking and talking to breathing. This week we are going to take a look at core muscles, why they are important, and some simple ways to make them stronger. Let’s dive in! https://youtu.be/iqE-2na3wNw What Are Core Muscles? …
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Exercise for kids and teens has been a hot button issue in recent years largely due to the ever increasing amount of time kids are spending in front of screens. As a Physical Therapist I can give you all of the research and recommendations explaining why exercise is so important and how much exercise kids need. …
