There are many benefits a parent can gain from spending some time together with a pediatric PT and their baby. Put down a blanket and relax on the floor with baby, while exploring various topics with an expert. We know how difficult it can be to get out of the house with a baby, so […]
Introducing our guest blogger, Amanda Henderson, who shares her expertise on parenting and keeping children safe. Check out her fantastic tips! Image via Pexels What you teach your children early on has a major impact on the person they become in the future. If you encourage them, show your support, and make sure they know […]
Scoliosis is a abnormal curve of the spine that can occur for various reasons. In the case of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, the medical community still doesn’t understand why the spine of a typically developing child changes from growing straight to an “S” curve. The most common initial treatment is “wait and see.” If the […]
Sensory processing, emotional regulation and sensory regulation challenges have become so common. One search on the internet and you’ll get a myriad of ideas to help your child calm with deep pressure or the movement they crave. Did you know that you can impact a child’s sensory experience by simply changing their posture? Sometimes small […]
September 18-24 is Balance Awareness Week! Balance is something that most people take for granted. It is our constant companion working in the background as we go through our day. We don’t think about it until something goes wrong!!!
Many parents ask me for suggestions this time of year for gifts that will be fun and also promote a child’s gross motor development and fitness. Here are some great ideas to share with family and friends!
Hello! We’re really excited to announce that KidPT is expanding!!! I’m thrilled to introduce you to our two new Therapists, Kate Mills CCC-SLP and Tara Wirth OTR/L, who have joined our team so we can offer you a range of services in one place! KidPT now offers Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy along with our […]
This week is Balance Awareness Week! Balance can be affected by many different sensory and motor systems and they all need to work together and team up for us to keep our balance during life’s everyday challenges. Here’s an introduction to our Sense of Balance. Our vestibular system describes our balance system house in […]
I have been working with a family visiting from out of the country over the past month. His parents were very concerned about his motor development. Addressing this little guys postural asymmetries using the TMR approach gave him the opportunity to quickly and spontaneously learn new skills. Within days he was crawling and within weeks […]