School Physical Therapy: What is it and is it enough?
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School Physical Therapy: What is it and is it enough?

Have your child’s teachers suggested a physical therapy evaluation? Perhaps they have mentioned difficulty on stairs, sitting still for a long time, or falling during their school day. Read below to learn about the unique aspects of the school model of physical therapy, and how it can benefit your child. Why is there a Physical…

TipToe Trouble: Overview of the Toe Walking Child

TipToe Trouble: Overview of the Toe Walking Child

Why is my child walking on their toes? There are many reasons a child may prefer walking on their toes, including a spontaneous habit with no explanation! Pediatric Physical Therapy addresses all impairments above to approach your child’s toe walking habit with a whole-body approach!  Why is it bad that my child is walking on…

From Waddle to Walking: Things to know about your child’s gait
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From Waddle to Walking: Things to know about your child’s gait

Proper gait pattern is developed through trial and error – your new walker may fall up to 20 times per hour! Every fall is an opportunity to learn and refine their skills. But when is falling too much falling? When is an awkward gait your child experimenting with movement, and when is it a problem?…

5 Exercises in Physical Therapy for Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia).

5 Exercises in Physical Therapy for Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia).

What is Hypotonia? Hypotonia (or hypotonicity) is a medical term that refers to abnormally low muscle tone. Muscle tone refers to the stiffness and tension in ones body at rest. Some doctors compare muscle tone to a rubber band at rest. A rubber band with good resting tension will keep its round shape when placed…

Milestones For Babies: The Red Flags Each Parent Should Know By 6 Months

Milestones For Babies: The Red Flags Each Parent Should Know By 6 Months

By Dr. Tamra Rutfield, Pediatric Physical Therapist At six months old, there are a series of developmental indicators that may indicate that your baby may need a little bit of help. As health professionals, we are able to identify any red flags during our initial assessment.  Certain milestones, or developmental benchmarks, help us identify and…