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…

What is Torticollis?: Exploring Torticollis In Babies

Dr. Tamra Rutfield Torticollis Expert in Mt Kisco and Port Chester, NY Does your child look up at you with their big beautiful eyes, and the cutest little head tilt? How can you tell the difference between that adorable head tilt and Torticollis? Enjoy this Torticollis Summary with facts and advice from a Pediatric Physical Therapist…