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…
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…
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?…
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…
Parents often ask me as a pediatric physical therapist what I can do to help their child learn to sit, or what to practice once they can. Read on to find out the expected age for sitting, and four easy ways to help them master the skill! When is my child ready to sit? There…
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…
If you answered “Yes”, you should call us and make an appointment to see one of our qualified Physical Therapists. We will interview you, find out the problem, layout the customized plan for you and work with you personally.
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