Category: physical activity

ADHD

A Holistic Approach to Addressing Your Child’s ADHD and Motor Issues

August 10th, 2023

Is your child having attention issues? Are these issues affecting how they play on the playground? A physical therapist can provide guidance and treatment to assist your child. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as “inattention, e.g., difficulty holding attention, trouble organizing tasks, or easily distracted, and hyperactivity/impulsivity, e.g., excessive

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Ready, Set, Play: The Value of Outside Time for Your Child

July 10th, 2023

Outside play was once a very popular hobby for children of all ages. Kids used to ride their bikes up and down the street. They joined friends for games of dodgeball or hide-and-seek in the woods. However, the world as we know it has changed, and children’s play habits have as well. In 2020, the

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Muscular Dystrophy

Are You Aware of The Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise For Preventing Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy?

August 20th, 2022

Is Your Child at Risk of Developing Muscular Dystrophy? Our Pediatric Therapy Services Can Help As a parent, the only thing harder than dealing with a chronic health condition of your own is seeing your child deal with one. Muscular dystrophy is a frightening condition that usually comes with a lot of uncertainties and confusion

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy and Walking: Beginning With Baby Steps

August 10th, 2022

Parents look forward to their child’s first steps. It’s an exciting event and is sure to make an adorable home video to watch for years to come if you’re lucky enough to catch it with your phone or a camera! However, if you’re concerned because your child has not yet begun to walk, know that

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Did You Know Therapeutic Exercise Could Help Prevent Muscular Dystrophy?

July 20th, 2021

Is Your Child at Risk of Developing Muscular Dystrophy? Our Pediatric Therapy Services Can Help For a parent, the only thing worse than facing a chronic health issue is seeing your child have to face one. Muscular dystrophy is a scary diagnosis; one that is typically filled with a lot of questions and uncertainty about

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Get Moving! The Importance of Encouraging Your Child to Play Outside

January 20th, 2021

Did You Know Playing Outside Can Have Multiple Benefits for Your Child? As stated by Dr. Claire McCarthy from Harvard Health, “Here’s something really simple you can do to improve your child’s chance of future health and success: make sure he spends plenty of time playing outside. There are many ways in which this generation’s

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Core Strengthening Tricks to Do With Your Kid Today

September 20th, 2020

When parents come home with a newborn, the importance of “tummy time” comes up repeatedly. Colorful toys promise endless hours of tummy time enjoyment for your little one. Yet if you’re like many parents, the reality looks more like this: Place Baby on the floor on his tummy; listen to him scream; shake toys in

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Make Therapy Fun! Try These 3 Physical Therapy Exercises That Your Child Will Actually Enjoy

June 20th, 2020

A child’s work is play, so creativity, fun and games are instrumental to making therapy a success. Yet it isn’t just in the office that a child’s muscles need to work. They also need strength and endurance-building activities at home. Just as is the case in therapy, it’s important to make activities fun at home.

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Endeavors Pediatric

Physical Activity Tricks to Do With Your Kid Today

April 20th, 2020

When parents come home with a newborn, the importance of “tummy time” comes up repeatedly. Colorful toys promise endless hours of tummy time enjoyment for your little one. Yet if you’re like many parents, the reality looks more like this: Place Baby on the floor on his tummy; listen to him scream; shake toys in front

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4 Reasons to Play Outside With Your Special Needs Child

April 10th, 2020

Children with special needs are still children above all else. That means they savor the breeze blowing in their hair, the vivid colors of nature splashing in their eyes, and the textures of dirt and sand under their fingertips. While outdoor play brings challenges for some children, the necessity for it cannot be overstated. The

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