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Neuromechanical Adaptations Following Trampoline Use
Have you ever heard of “trampoline aftereffect”? It is that sensation that you have after jumping on a trampoline. You get off the trampoline and your legs feel a little woozy or jelly like. Pediatric therapy sessions that include motor skill development or sensory processing skills may include trampoline activities. Did you know that after […]
Hand Splints for Children with Cerebral Palsy
A systemic review was recently published on the effectiveness of hand splints for children with cerebral palsy. Six studies met the inclusion criteria and all were only on children with cerebral palsy. Five studies were on non functional hand splints and one study was on functional hand splints. The results indicated the following: in children […]
Hangman Freebie with Step By Step Drawing Instructions
Check out the latest ebook – Let’s Hang Out. You can play hangman, learn how to draw and sneak in some handwriting practice! Get your free sample Doggy Hangman at YourTherapySource.
Dosing for Standing Programs
Pediatric Physical Therapy published a systemic review and evidence based clinical recommendations for dosing of pediatric supported standing programs. After reviewing the literature the following was recommended: standing programs 5 days per week, 60-90 minutes per day, positively affect bone mineral density standing programs 5 days per week, 60 minutes per day in 30° to […]
I Can… Motivate Your Students
Print and use these “I can…” cards as a motivational tool or collaborative project. Check out how at YourTherapySource.com and download the template.
Follow Through with Home Physical Therapy Programs
Musculoskeletal Care published research on adherence to home physiotherapy in children and young people with joint hypermobility. Twenty eight families participated in a qualitative study that included multidisciplinary treatment interventions including physical therapy for children (5-17 years old). The parents and the children reported that exercise helped the symptoms of joint hypermobility. There was increased […]
Lighten the Load – Therapy Ideas for the iPad or Tablet
Many school based therapists travel from school to school lugging equipment in and out of buildings. Perhaps you work in one school and bring equipment in and out of classrooms for push in services. We all know that if you have an iPad or tablet to use at work I am sure you have loaded […]
Learning Pencil Grip
A pediatric occupational therapist from Australia, Ingrid King, has created an adorable lesson on learning the proper pencil grip. She uses 5 animals to practice several finger movements. There is a story included to help the children learn the proper pencil grip. It is a free and you can download it here from Love2LearnandGrow.com.
Yoga App Review – Super Stretch Yoga
Here is another app, Super Stretch Yoga, to get kids moving and it is free! This is a nice overall app with simple directions and a slow pace (great for those kids who need some extra time to learn a pose). Here are benefits: combines technology with movement slower pace you can repeat the pose […]
Physical Performance of Children who are Overweight
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on 70 children (5-9 years old) comparing overweight/obese children to healthy weight children with regards to gait, balance, muscle strength, and physical activity. The results indicated that when compared to peers of healthy weight the children who were overweight/obese exhibited the following: a significantly increased base of support while walking […]