Research on the health benefits of using standing frames.

Position Change to Facilitate Functional Outcomes

by on April 2, 2012

Metabolic Syndrome is the medical consequences of obesity, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol (high levels of triglycerides), type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and several other serious health conditions. This is one of the main reasons the disabled community have poorer general [..}


Pediatric Physical Therapy

If I Knew Then…

by on November 18, 2011

Really smart kids can be so annoying. Mainly because they can be so - correct. One of my favorite high school freshmen is due to have his wheelchair adjusted for growth because like so many adolescents out there, he went and grew. After our twelfth friendly chat about his posture this school year, [..}


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Standing to Help Contracture Management for Kids with CP

by on February 2, 2010

The hamstring muscles are very important muscles for running and walking because they pull our legs back in flexion. The hamstrings (posterior thigh muscles) are made up of three long muscles that start at the bottom of your pelvis extending down the back of your thigh and along either side of your [..}