Is your child having trouble staying upright while walking or running? Do you see them moving in strange patterns? If this is the case, your child may have a balance or gait disorder. Underlying musculoskeletal and neurological disorders in children can cause or aggravate balance or gait issues. There are numerous causes for this condition,
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Pediatric Injuries Can Be Difficult – Here are Some Tips for Avoiding Them
June 10th, 2021Help Your Active Child Avoid Injuries with These Tips and Tricks! Pediatric injuries typically fall into one of two categories: acute or overuse injuries. According to the National Library of Medicine, “Acute injuries are usually physeal or avulsion fractures relating to a single traumatic event. Overuse injuries are the result of repetitive stress and include
Does Your Child Have ADHD? Nutrition Could Help with Development
May 10th, 2021Help Your Child Live His or Her Best Life with Nutritional Changes! It is estimated that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects three to five percent of all preschool and school-aged children, yet the role of nutrition plays in managing a child’s ADHD symptoms is not as cut and dry as you might think. Even more
Special Needs and Coping: Tips for Helping Your Child Understand Emotions
April 10th, 2021Coping Skills Can be Difficult – Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapy can be an integral part of developing these coping skills, and your work with the physical therapist can be just as beneficial for you as it is for your child with special needs. Parents of special needs children have to learn many different
Is Your Child Learning Handwriting? If so, Here are 3 Tips!
March 20th, 2021Has it Been Difficult for Your Child to Master Handwriting? We Can Help! It’s every parent’s dream to set their child up for long-term success. Developing good handwriting takes a lot of time, and while it starts at home, it definitely is a process that will continue on through the primary school years and even
Is Your Child “W” Sitting? If so, PT Can Help Correct It
March 10th, 2021Consult with a Physical Therapist to Help Correct Your Child’s “W” Sitting! One of the most common problems for children who see the physical therapist is “W” sitting. As the parent, one of your main focuses is helping your child overcome physical obstacles that may be holding them back from being their best. A physical
If Your Child is Struggling to Walk, Physical Therapy Can Help Them Become Mobile
February 20th, 2021Physical Therapy Can Help Your Child Get on the Move! When a child is a late walker, feelings of excitement are often truncated by feelings of anxiety and dread. Questions regarding proper development outweigh the appreciation of having your infant remain an infant for just a little while longer. Teaching your child to walk is
Encouraging Outdoor Play can Greatly Benefit Your Child!
May 10th, 2020Is Your Child Getting Enough Outdoor Play Time? Playing outside with your child offers them some developmental challenges that many kids are lacking today. It’s not simply a cliché to think that children benefit from playing outdoors. There’s a growing body of scientific research that has found some incredible advantages for a child’s development if
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