In one of my recent videos, we talked about all of the reasons that exercise is important for kids and teens, as well as, the daily exercise recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics. I will link that video right here if you would like a more comprehensive discussion on the topic. But the …
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Today we are going to dive into the topic of Graded Control, also know as, Force Modulation. Graded Control is our body’s ability to use the correct amount of force to complete a task. So, when we pick up a paper cup full of water we use the right amount of pressure so as not …
In this week’s post, we are going to be talking about lifting. Whether you are lifting your backpack up from the floor or helping lift a student who has limited mobility, proper lifting techniques are important for everyone’s safety. So today, we are going to review the proper techniques for basic lifting and I will …
Believe it or not it’s time to start talking about Back to School. That means it’s time to start shopping for school supplies including backpacks. Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. The one I use for work has pink flamingos on it. But, no matter if you like polka dots or Pokemon on …
In the last few episodes we have spent a lot of time talking about executive function and how conditions like ADHD can challenge a child’s abilities in the area of executive function. In today’s post, I want to share 5 simple techniques that we use around our house to improve/support executive function. https://youtu.be/lkOg5qL7wgw Minimize: Less …
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Executive Function is defined as, the group of complex mental processes and cognitive abilities (such as working memory, impulse inhibition, and reasoning) that control the skills (such as organizing tasks, remembering details, managing time, and solving problems) required for goal-directed behavior. – Merriam-Webster Dictionary. In other words, it is a set of thinking skills that …
Proprioception is one of the most important senses when it comes to movement. Our senses allow our bodies to take in information form our environment: so our vision allow us to see the faces of our friends and family, our hearing allows us to listen to our favorite music, our sense of touch tells how …
Midline is an imaginary line that runs down the center of our body from the top of our head to our toes dividing our body into two equal parts. Many of our movements during the day require us to cross this imaginary line. For example, using your right hand to scratch your left shoulder. And …
Believe it or not, there are more than 600 muscles in the human body. These muscles control everything from digestion and the pumping of blood throughout our bodies to the way we move. These muscles are divided into 3 different types: smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and skeletal muscle. Smooth Muscle Smooth muscle controls many of …
Last week we took a closer look at our gluteal muscles. We talked about where they are, what they do, why they are important, and 5 simple exercises to improve their strength. This week we are going to take a closer look at the big groups of muscles in our legs that are so very …
