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One-Year-Old Milestones:
It’s your baby’s first birthday, hooray! What should your child be able to do? Read below as a physical therapist guides you through what your
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
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
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
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
Five Tips to Help a Baby Sit Up Independently
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