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What Heavy Backpacks Are Doing To Kids' Bodies
Most children learn to walk with their feet pointing straight ahead, however, when they walk with their feet pointed inward, this is called in-toeing, or pigeon-toed. According to Columbia Orthopedics, 2 out of every 1,000 children will in-toe. In-toeing affects boys and girls equally, and is often noted to
Five Fun Activities with Dyna Discs! Dyna Disc activities for children to address balance, strength, motor planning & posture!
Pediatric Hypermobility and Physical Therapy Treatment Strategies!
Information about the importance and development of crossing midline and some tell-tale signs of avoiding midline crossing.
Occupational therapy game & toy reviews. Fine motor, visual perception, eye hand coordination, spatial relations, figure ground, executive function
This Blog and Infographic will review tonic reflexes, their significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range, and the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance. Last but not least, this blog will suggest therapeutic interventions that are known to help inhibit the activation of tonic reflexes and advance postural control as a foundation for optimal functioning.
It's all about the letters and numbers. For those not in the spina bifida world there are actually 2 sets of numbers and letters to work w...
This year’s hot topics in autism research center around brain organoids, heart rate, the gut microbiome, treatment timing and early detection.
Torticollis Treatment for Children; Physical Therapy and Torticollis; Exercises and Activities for Children with Torticollis; Torticollis and PT
This Blog and Infographic will review tonic reflexes, their significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range, and the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance. Last but not least, this blog will suggest therapeutic interventions that are known to help inhibit the activation of tonic reflexes and advance postural control as a foundation for optimal functioning.
One of the hardest moments before taking the NBCOT exam is knowing what to study. These are my notes specifically on Pediatrics that I found important. This comes with 7 full pages of pediatric information that is categorized and color coordinated to help find studying MUCH easier! Topics included are Handwriting (pre-writing skills, visual and motor skills, grasp patterns), dressing milestones, gross motor milestones, toileting, feeding, primitive reflexes, and postural reflexes.
Toe walking is a common reason for kids to be referred to therapy. Learn more about toe walking causes and treatment.
The term generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is used when a person has several joints that are more flexible than usual. This happens when the connective tissue which makes up the joint structures (capsule and ligaments) is more compliant (more easily stretched) than usual. Many children with hypermobile joints have movement difficulties. Why is this and what can be done to overcome these difficulties?
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages Palmar Grasp Reflex - Place your fingers into the baby's hands and press against the palmar surfaces. The baby will flex all fingers to grasp your fingers. Plantar Grasp Reflex - Touch the sole at the base of the toes. The toes curl. Rooting Reflex - Stroke the perioral skin at the corners of the mouth. The mouth will open and baby will turn the head toward the stimulated side and suck. Moro Reflex (Startle Reflex) - Hold the baby supine, supporting the head, back, and legs. Abruptly lower the entire body about 2 feet. The arms abduct and extend, hands open, and legs flex. Baby may cry. Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex - With baby supine, turn head to one side, holding jaw over shoulder. The arms/legs on side to which head is turned extend while the opposite arm/leg flex. Repeat on other side. #Primitive #Reflexes #Maneuvers #Ages #Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology #PhysicalExam ** GrepMed Recommended Text: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics - https://amzn.to/2T9mbGi
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Background Knee pain in children with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is traditionally managed with exercise, however the supporting evidence for this is scarce. No trial has previously examined whether exercising to neutral or into the hypermobile range affects outcomes. This study aimed to (i) determine if a physiotherapist-prescribed exercise programme focused on knee joint strength and control is effective in reducing knee pain in children with JHS compared to no treatment, and (ii) whether the range in which these exercises are performed affects outcomes. Methods A prospective, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial conducted in a tertiary hospital in Sydney, Australia compared an 8 week exercise programme performed into either the full hypermobile range or only to neutral knee extension, following a minimum 2 week baseline period without treatment. Randomisation was computer-generated, with allocation concealed by sequentially numbered opaque sealed envelopes. Knee pain was the primary outcome. Quality of life, thigh muscle strength, and function were also measured at (i) initial assessment, (ii) following the baseline period and (iii) post treatment. Assessors were blinded to the participants’ treatment allocation and participants blinded to the difference in the treatments. Results Children with JHS and knee pain (n=26) aged 7-16 years were randomly assigned to the hypermobile (n=12) or neutral (n=14) treatment group. Significant improvements in child-reported maximal knee pain were found following treatment, regardless of group allocation with a mean 14.5 mm reduction on the visual analogue scale (95% CI 5.2 – 23.8 mm, p=0.003). Significant differences between treatment groups were noted for parent-reported overall psychosocial health (p=0.009), specifically self-esteem (p=0.034), mental health (p=0.001) and behaviour (p=0.019), in favour of exercising into the hypermobile range (n=11) compared to neutral only (n=14). Conversely, parent-reported overall physical health significantly favoured exercising only to neutral (p=0.037). No other differences were found between groups and no adverse events occurred. Conclusions Parents perceive improved child psychosocial health when children exercise into the hypermobile range, while exercising to neutral only is perceived to favour the child’s physical health. A physiotherapist prescribed, supervised, individualised and progressed exercise programme effectively reduces knee pain in children with JHS. Trial registration Australia & New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry; ACTRN12606000109505 .
Primitive Reflexes Exercises and Assessments for Parents and Professionals. Discover the 8 Primitive Reflexes.
The author, Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA, is co-creator of SeekFreaks. He loves promoting function and participation for children and youth with disabilities, from our assessment to our interventions, via his continuing education webinars at Apply EBP. More information on
Chest physical therapy (CPT), postural drainage, and percussion are airway clearance techniques that remove secretions from the lungs.
Do you want to know what is dyspraxia and what you could do to support those suffering from it? Learn more about dyspraxia in children in this infographic, the common symptoms and tips on how help them.
What to do for Biters! If your child is a biter or a sucker, get these tips to help you out at home!
