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Move, Play, Thrive: 10 At-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for Babies and Kids
At-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy Made Fun Looking for simple ways to support your child’s movement and development at home? Whether they’re currently in pediatric physical therapy or you just want to give them a boost, these fun, everyday activities are designed to help. Created with pediatric physical therapy principles in mind, each exercise builds foundational […]
Straightening the Curves of Scoliosis: Non-Surgical Treatments
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine is curved toward either the right or left side. Thus, the upper back seems to be rounded, the lower back appears to curve inward (swayback), and one shoulder and/or hip looks higher than the other. Prevalence and Demographics About 80% of scoliosis cases occur […]
Baseball Pitching Mechanics: Pitch Like A Pro!
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, understanding the fundamentals of baseball pitching mechanics is essential for success on the mound. This guide will delve into the basics, key elements for a powerful pitch, common mistakes to avoid, and effective drills and exercises to enhance your mechanics.Our goal is to equip you with the […]
Get Kids Moving: 10 Fun Outdoor Adventures
As physical therapy experts, we can’t stress enough the importance of outdoor activities for kids, especially in today’s digital age. In this article, we’ve curated a selection of exhilarating outdoor adventures designed to stimulate not just their bodies, but also their minds and spirits. These activities go beyond the typical sports-centric lists, focusing instead on […]
Getting Children in Shape for Every Sport
Whether your children play soccer or football, being in shape prior to the season can help to prevent injuries while maximizing their game. Although it may seem that some sports are safer than others, the most important thing is to get your children prepared. For instance, youth football is often weight and age-matched, which can […]
Backpack Safety 101: A Parent’s Guide
Understanding Backpack Safety As summer fades and the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about school supplies and, most importantly, your child's backpack. Ensuring your child's backpack is safe is crucial to prevent unnecessary back pain and long-term health issues. Continue below for backpack safety tips to make sure your kids don’t have [...]
How to Create an Ergonomic Study Space for Your Child
Creating an Ergonomic School Space At Home Setting up a comfortable and healthy study space for your child can make a big difference in their productivity and well-being. With many students spending considerable time on their laptops after school, ensuring that their study area is ergonomically friendly is essential. Here’s a guide to help you […]
Preventing Injury In Youth Sports
Did you know? Over 60 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States each year. Aside from the many physical benefits of being active, children who participate in team sports also enjoy: Higher self-esteem Improved school and academic performance Less stress and better moods However, participating in youth sports also has […]
EXERCISE IMPROVES LEARNING
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning platforms have quickly become the new norm. As a result, our kids will experience a sharp jump in their screen time. Screen time refers to how many hours per day your child spends in front of a screen, whether watching TV, playing video games, or using electronic devices. However, […]
Summer Conditioning for High School Athletes
Any school break can be a training challenge for high school athletes, but summer has unique issues. Not only is the time off from school and practice longer than at other breaks, but summer heat also adds a formidable risk factor. Unquestionably, consistent conditioning is vital for athletes to maintain competitive fitness. The risk of […]
Concussions Call for Caution
Concussions result from a blow to the head that causes the brain to be shaken inside the skull. Especially among children and young adults who participate in impact sports, such as football or basketball, concussions can be quite common. However, because concussions are often described as “mild,” we may forget that they are significant brain […]
Jump on Treating Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease (syndrome), a common cause of knee pain in as many as one in five children and young athletes, especially boys, 10 to 15 years of age, usually occurs after a period of quick growth coupled with intense physical or sporting activity. Children who participate in running and jumping activities experience a greater strain […]
How Safe Is Soccer for Children?
A great sport for building endurance, dexterity, speed, agility, coordination and teamwork, soccer is a game played by both boys and girls. As far as safety is concerned, the injury rate in soccer is estimated to be between one-fifth and one-half that of football, America’s other favorite fall sport. Still, with more than three million […]
Kids: A Pain in the Knee
If your child experiences knee discomfort, it could be due to Osgood-Schlatter disease. Although temporary, this condition can be a source of pain and swelling. Most children suffering from Osgood-Schlatter disease also experience a tender bump just below the kneecap. The pain associated with this condition appears when children, whose bones are growing rapidly, are […]
Helping Your Child Prepare to Pitch for Little League
As your child prepares for the spring baseball season, your first concern should be helping him or her prevent injury. Most injuries to pitchers come from three sources: overuse, poor throwing mechanics and improper conditioning. In fact, Little League baseball has become so concerned about youth pitching injuries that they have developed pitch count regulations […]
Osteochondritis Dissecans: The Guide To Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Understanding The Broken Bone You Never Knew You Had Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can sound alarming when you learn that a small piece of cartilage and bone can break off inside a joint, sometimes floating around and causing discomfort or pain. While this condition most commonly affects adolescent boys involved in sports, anyone can experience it. […]
A Measured Response to Longer Limbs
The pediatrician seems concerned that your child’s arms and legs seem longer than normal. Will he or she just grow up to be tall? A good pediatrician screens children for signs of syndromes that might not be apparent to parents. Particularly long limbs are possible indicators of at least two: Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. […]
Olecranon Bursitis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Fixing “Student’s Elbow”
Understanding Olecranon Bursitis Picture Alex, a student buried in textbooks at his desk. He’s so focused on his work that he rests his elbows on the hard surface for hours. Over time, he starts feeling a nagging pain in his elbow that just won’t go away. In this article, we’ll dive into symptoms, treatment, prevention, […]
Benign Bone Tumors in Children
Tumor: The word strikes fear in the heart of any parent, but there is a benign tumor that strikes children—most often boys between 10 to 20 years of age—called osteoid osteoma. Although painful, this tumor can sometimes be managed through physical therapy and pain medication, and should have no long-term effects on your child’s life. […]
Nursemaid’s Elbow: Avoid Swinging Your Child
Young children love it when you swing them by the arms. Unfortunately, this act and other seemingly harmless ones can lead to nursemaid’s elbow—a common injury where the elbow slips out of its joint. Often seen in children aged 1 to 4 years, this injury can also occur in babies. Young children are especially susceptible […]
How to Treat Nursemaid’s Elbow: A Comprehensive Guide
You are walking hand-in-hand with your four-year-old when a skateboarder comes charging around the corner. You yank your child out of harm’s way, but she instantly howls in pain, clutches her arm and seems unable to bend it. She may have incurred “nursemaid’s elbow.” What is Nursemaid’s Elbow? Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as radial head […]
Batter Up! Prep Your Child for Baseball Season
After a winter of inactivity often occasioned by bad weather, the one- to two-month period before baseball season begins is a great time to get your child in better physical shape. Start with stretching, aerobic exercise and strength-training at least two or three days a week, working up to five days by the time the […]
Elbow Excellence Through Tommy John Surgery
One of the major advancements in sports medicine in the last 35 years, surgical repair of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is named for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, the first person to successfully undergo the procedure in 1974. John returned to the mound two years later . This procedure, invented and pioneered by […]
Team Sports: How Safe Are They?
The physical benefits of participating in sports are obvious in our increasingly obese society, but team sports also teach cooperation, responsibility to the team, mental preparedness and social development. What about the risk of injury? With the consequences of repeated concussions of football players as a hot topic in the news, it is reasonable to […]
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