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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. […]

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

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. We want to celebrate the warriors: children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), who every single day overcome tremendous obstacles. After working with children with CP and their families for over twenty-years, I find myself reflecting this month in particular.  There are so many topics that come to mind. For one,

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) What is DCD? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is as a neurodevelopmental disorder with an early onset. It presents with motor performance deficits, difficulty in performing  activities of daily living (ADLs)  and participation restrictions in social settings which are not better explained by any intellectual disability, visual impairment or any neuromotor conditions

Treating Children with Hypotonia with Physical and Occupational Therapy Depending on the cause and severity of hypotonia, treatment may vary. However, early and skilled treatment (physical, occupational and speech therapy) will minimize long-term impairments due to hypotonia and provide the best outcomes. When treating hypotonia with physical and occupational therapy, the primary objective is to

Idiopathic or Benign Congenital Hypotonia (BCH) in Babies and Children Dr. Erica Martin PT, DPT, PCS What does hypotonia mean? Healthy muscles never fully relax. Muscles have a certain amount of resistance to passive movement and stiffness, which is called your muscle tone. Muscle tone is important for generating our reflexes, maintaining good posture and

Therapeutic Listening Written by Jeanette Bond OTR/L       What is sensory integration therapy?    Sensory integration therapy aims to help kids with sensory processing issues by exposing them to sensory stimulation in a structured way.  The aim is to encourage participation, engagement, and elicit an appropriate adaptive response. The sensory systems involved include tactile, visual, auditory, olfactory, vestibular or movement,

To Wear Shoes or Not To Wear Shoes? Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT Should you buy shoes for your baby? The short answer is yes. The long answer: When your baby starts to walk independently, shoes are a good idea if you want to explore outdoor fun. For new walkers, shoes should be flexible and

What is Container Baby Syndrome? And why even the best baby equipment on the market today may actually harm your baby!  By Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT    In our previous post we discussed the importance of tummy time and established that you can have fun with your baby on the floor. Now we will