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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

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

Easy at Home Tips to Get Your Baby Rolling:
Parents often ask me how they can help get their baby to roll. This article will walk you through easy at home tips to get

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

Running Back to School: Choosing the Right Shoe
Whether outside listening to the leaves crunch under their feet or inside walking down the hallway from their classroom to lunch, your children’s shoes play