I recently conducted a literature search on the benefits of tummy time to find any new information available. I came across some excellent recent articles . The more we learn, the better we can help the babies and families we work with at Dynamic Solutions. A recent 2020 systematic review on the benefits of tummy …
Botox, Think Twice? Dr. Reetu Patel-Tiwari DPT, PCS What is Botox and How Does it Work? Botulinum toxin (Botox) is made from a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This toxin blocks the electrical impulse that travels from the nerve to the muscle. It is typically recommended for people with spasticity (increased muscle tone) and is …
Blog October 30, 2023 Reflections …. APTA Pediatric Academy Conference 2023 After I presented the Framework for the Application of Electric Stimulation for Children at the APTA Pediatric Academy Conference 2023, I reflected on the experience and my beloved profession. I am honored to present this vital training to my colleagues. Electric stimulation …
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Tummy Time: What is it, and how can I do it with my baby?! Caroline Hickey, MS, OTR/L As a new parent, you may have heard how “tummy time”, or putting your infant on their belly while supervised, is very important in your baby’s routine. But why is tummy time important, and how can you …
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Core strength and Handwriting The Connection Between Core Strength and Handwriting Skills Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Occupational therapists frequently assess and treat challenges with fine motor skills, including handwriting. Since handwriting is a skill that involves the hands, one might assume that an occupational therapist would focus entirely on a child’s hand strength and …
Co-Regulation as a Tool for Fostering the Development of Self-Regulation Skills Written by: Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Disappointments, frustrations, disagreements, stress. These are all factors that we aim to protect our children from, but inevitably, our children will have to face these things and having a toolbox of self-regulation skills helps our children be equipped …
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Sensory Processing Screening Tool for Physical Therapists: A Case Study As I began my busy week of physical therapy treatments this week, a baby and her mother came in for her third PT session. We will call her Sarah. Sarah is a 6 month old baby that came to me because there was a …
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Written by Dr. Erica Martin PT, DPT, PCS When children walk on the balls of their feet, without the heels touching the ground, or on their tippy toes, this is referred to as toe walking. Many children will walk on their toes and it is normal and those children usually stop. Others will toe …
Wrapping up Cerebral Palsy Month It is the last week of Cerebral Palsy month and to wrap up this month we want to highlight our approach to treatment when working with children with Cerebral Palsy as it can take on many forms. Our treatment is with a multimodal approach; we use updated evidence-based interventions. …
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Multimodal Approach to Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy Written by Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT In my 20 years of practice as a pediatric physical therapist, I have seen many changes in the intervention strategies for children with cerebral palsy. I recall my professors in PT school talking about my “therapy tool box”. This …