There is one simple activity that is beneficial for most of us to do every day regardless of age or ability. That is lying in a prone position, or enjoying a little tummy time. Many of us spend hours of the day sitting, whether in a desk chair or wheelchair. This leads to shortening of certain [..}
Ode to the Shadow Tray
by on May 18, 2011
This is not going to be one of my most professional, scientific, well-researched blogs. It comes straight from the heart. I don’t just like or appreciate the Shadow Tray - I love it! In the school setting, we have two main objectives as physical therapists: 1) - Help children with physical [..}
What’s the difference? Clinic-Based Versus School-Based Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
by on April 18, 2011
A child with motor or sensory impairments may benefit from skilled Physical or Occupational Therapy intervention. The way the need for services is determined and how the services are delivered vary based on whether services are delivered in a medical or educational setting. Who Qualifies? In the [..}
Hey Sport! Get in the Game with Simple Adaptations
by on April 1, 2011
Spring is in the air, so it has never been a better time to go play! Participating in physical activity has a multitude of health benefits which are especially important for individuals who primarily use wheelchairs for mobility. Sports provide psychosocial benefits as well. Individuals who are [..}
Communication and the Therapy Situation
by on February 14, 2011
A group of therapists from one of the Twin Cities’ pediatric specialty hospitals with satellite clinics serving the larger metro area recently organized a meet and greet for the school and pediatric clinical therapists in the community. It was nice to see the faces of the caring professionals [..}
On The Move – A Mobile Stander at School
by on January 4, 2011
At the last meeting, she started to cry. One of the sweetest, toughest women one of my students is lucky enough to call “Mom” was having a tough time. The news the doctor had, had broken her heart. “He’s never going to walk.” He CAN walk. It requires a walker, extra time, standby [..}
Brace Yourselves! The Role of Orthotics in Standing Programs
by on November 16, 2010
Stander use is beneficial for promoting good posture and skeletal alignment as well as decreasing spasticity. Orthotic intervention is also frequently done with these same objectives in mind. Because even the best standers are not able to provide the full trunk and distal extremity support some [..}
Just Beat It! Rhythmic Exercises
by on September 16, 2010
Weakness, range of motion limitations, and spasticity prevent many people from being able to participate in highly specialized therapeutic treatment protocols, but rhythmic exercise with auditory cues can be effective even with minimal motion. It requires no special fitness equipment - just a beat [..}
Standing Therapy for Milder Motor Delays
by on August 10, 2010
The benefits of long-term stander use for children who do not walk or walk minimally are well known based on extensive research. What about short term use of standing programs as an adjunct to therapy for children who are expected to walk, but are delayed by hypotonia or orthopedic issues? As Zoe [..}
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