Pediatric Therapy

W-sitting: Fixing It Now Will Prevent Future Problems with Walk, Strength and Balance One of the most common symptoms of Hypermobility is W sitting. Why do some children prefer a W-position for sitting on the floor? Some kids gravitate towards w-sitting because they have not developed good trunk and hip control. It’s difficult for them…

Back to School Recommendations for Kids’ Shoes We don’t know exactly what back to school will look like this year for children. Whatever it is, they are going to need new sneakers. We’ve put together some helpful tips for you. For babies and toddlers, shoes or no-skid socks so they can use their toes when…

Fun Ways To Work on a Preschooler’s Balance While At Home  Balance is one of the basic fundamental aspects in a preschooler’s development. It helps them to develop their reactive skills and control for all activities during play. Working on a preschoolers balance will help them to achieve milestones such as jumping, hopping and galloping. …

During this time of distance learning, I wanted to give parents some tips on how to show your children proper posture while spending this extra time in front of the computer screen or tablet. As children become comfortable, it can become very easy for them to develop a slumped posture, lay down or sit on…

If you have a child that is interested in learning how to ride a bicycle without training wheels, the information below may be helpful for you. Recently, Hayley and Rebecca both helped their sons successfully learn to ride their bikes in their own yards and driveway with minimal tears and no major bumps or scrapes….

By Vita DeQuatro, DPT We are all struggling right now as we try to get used to this new normal of either working from home, home schooling, caring for young children or all of the above. As a mom of two toddlers, I completely understand the challenge of keeping everyone healthy, happy and entertained. As…