Pediatrics published research on 228 adolescents who were extremely preterm (EP; <28 weeks) birth and extremely low birth weight (ELBW; <1000 g). Each participant was assessed with multiple executive function (EF) tasks, and parent- and self-ratings of behavioral EF. The Rey Complex Figure and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function parent report were also administered […]
I am so honored to be a guest blogger over at Dr. Jean and Friends for a post entitled 5 Tips for Movers and Shakers in the Classroom. If you are not familiar with Dr. Jean Feldman, I highly recommend that you check out her website and follow her blog. She has so many multisensory […]
Check out these activities to encourage fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and finger strengthening. There is slight resistance when putting the chips into slots in the pool noodles and a little resistance when pulling the chips out of the pool noodle parts. See all the details at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepoolnoodleparts.html [subscribe2]
The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published research on 30 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) comparing the effects of muscle strengthening exercises versus proprioceptive-balance exercises on lower extremity function. Each child was evaluated for pain, passive range of motion, muscle strength, balance, and functional abilities using the Numeric Rating Scale, goniometer, handheld […]
Taking time out to perform specific home exercise programs can be very difficult during the busy lives of today’s children and parents. Try to make it easier for parents by suggesting activities that can be carried out throughout the normal routine of the day. Bilateral integration skills (the ability to use both sides of the […]
The Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published a retrospective analysis on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) on the gait of children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Data was analyzed from 601 visits of 378 children with a diagnosis of diplegic cerebral palsy. The children either wore a solid AFO, hinged AFO or posterior leaf spring […]
Create this simple pool noodle stick to encourage reaction time, eye hand coordination, balance skills and muscle strengthening. Read all the details and watch the video at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videopoolnoodlestick.html [subscribe2] Need more sensory motor activities? Check out Sensory Motor Game Boards at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/sensoryboards.html. Just print and play these games that encourage coordination, motor planning, gross motor and balance skills.
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Preventive Medicine published a systemic review on physically active (PA) lessons to increase physical activity during academic time. For a study to be included in the review is must have included the following criteria: 1. classroom lessons containing both PA and educational elements; 2. intervention studies featuring a control group or within-subjects baseline measurement period; […]