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Link Between Visual and Motor Development in Cerebral Palsy?

Pediatric Neurology published research on 47 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for ophthalmic disorders and their association with neurological disorders. All children were recommended to have comprehensive ophthalmic exams. The following assessments were completed: Gross Motor Function Classification System, Gross Motor Function Measure the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II. The results indicated the following: 1. ametropia (abnormal […]

March 6, 2015/2 Comments/by Your Therapy Source

posture, autism, cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy, postural control, postural exercises

Postural Care A to Z Free Resource

Another great resource found on Facebook. This resource was shared by Sparkle Occupational Therapy. It is an award winning document entitled The A to Z of Postural Care from the University of Kent. The document discusses various types of adaptive equipment, manual handling, emotional support, inclusive education and the golden rules about equipment use. Then […]

February 22, 2015/by Your Therapy Source

cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

Hip External Rotation, Eye Foot Coordination and Core Strengthening Activity – Video

Here is a video demonstration of a young boy working on hip external rotation, weight shifting, abdominal strengthening lower extremity dissocation and eye foot coordination. This is also a great activity to prepare for donning/ doffing socks and shoes for occupational therapy. View the video at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videohiprotation.html [subscribe2]

February 19, 2015/by Your Therapy Source

cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

Fitness and Mobility in Children with CP

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a longitudinal research study evaluating the associations between fitness components and mobility on 24 children with bilateral cerebral palsy and 22 children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. All of the participants completed aerobic and anaerobic fitness measurements on a cycle ergometer and isometric muscle strength tests (Gross Motor Function […]

February 18, 2015/by Your Therapy Source

ambulation, autism, cerebral palsy, gait, gait trainers, gait training, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

Database for Rehabilitation Measures – Most are FREE!

In my Facebook feed, HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children , shared a link to a database of over 200 rehabilitation measures. Many of them are FREE and available in PDF format. It doesn’t get any easier than that for a last minute assessment. Some of the resources are for the pediatric population so it is definitely […]

February 13, 2015/1 Comment/by Your Therapy Source

cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Journal of Child Neurology published a research study on the effects of pediatric aquatic therapy on motor function, enjoyment, activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life for 11 children in the experimental group with spastic cerebral palsy of different motor abilities. The results indicated the following: 1. the pediatric aquatic therapy group had greater […]

February 12, 2015/1 Comment/by Your Therapy Source

handwriting, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy, sensory processing disorder, valentine's day, visual perceptual skills, autism, cerebral palsy, fine motor skills

Pediatric Occupational an Physical Therapy Digital Magazine February 2015

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February 2, 2015/by Your Therapy Source

cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

Trunk Control, Gross Motor Function and Cerebral Palsy

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published research on the relationship between segmental control of the trunk and the corresponding gross motor function in 92 children with cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Function Classification Levels I to V). Each participant was assessed with the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), and the […]

January 12, 2015/2 Comments/by Your Therapy Source

cerebral palsy, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy, postural control

Exercise, Postural Control and Cerebral Palsy

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a systemic review to to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of exercise interventions that may improve postural control in children with cerebral palsy. Six databases were searched using the following keywords: (‘cerebral palsy’ OR ‘brain injury’); AND (‘posture’ OR ‘balance’ OR ‘postural balance’ ); AND (‘intervention’ OR ‘therapy’ OR […]

January 8, 2015/by Your Therapy Source

#pediOT, autism, cerebral palsy, inclusion, pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric physical therapy

5 Tips on Including All Kids at School

In the classroom, on the playground and during recess all children should feel included. Many times pediatric therapists focus on environmental modifications. Don’t forget other types of modifications as well. Each child can bring their own unique abilities to a classroom setting. Here are several ideas to ensure that all kids are included during the […]

December 12, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

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