What would PT for my kid who is a toe walker look like? Toe walking is managed by stretching, strengthening, body awareness activities, visual processing activities, kinesiotape, spio vest, vestibular integration, prism glasses, visual tracking, reflex integration, balance, or core activation…. Generally if a child is very tight, I will refer for orthotics from the …
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Is PT appropriate for my child who has Down Syndrome (DS) ? The short answer: yes! Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the genetic makeup of an individual. Many times this is diagnosed during pregnancy. Most cases of DS are a true form of trisomy 21, but several are mosaic in nature, meaning …
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How does pediatric physical therapy (PT) help with Cerebral Palsy (CP) ? First of all, what is cerebral palsy? CP occurs as a result of a brain bleed, the same as adult who experiences a stroke. This can be due to lack of oxygen or a blood clot or broken blood vessel. CP is a …
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What is the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy ? Physical therapy and occupational therapy have a lot of overlap, and may include the same treatment interventions, depending on the diagnosis and concerns of the child. Generally speaking, occupational therapists (OTs) focus on fine motor tasks (activities that require hand eye coordination or use …
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