Abigail is a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Kids Place West. Abigail received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois after completing her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Arizona State University. Her hobbies include cycling, hiking, traveling, playing with her two dogs, and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite sports teams are the Phoenix Suns, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Cardinals.
What is Core Stability? What is our core? Our core muscles include the abdominal and trunk muscles which make up the center (core) of our body. Core stability is achieved when our core muscles work together to create stability to allow for coordinated movement. Core stability is important for all positions and movements, both stationary and…
Letting Your Child Fall Safely During Developmental Play by Abby Thompson, PT, DPT Pediatric Physical Therapist at Kids Place West Your child is now pulling themselves into standing, but they haven’t quite figured out how to lower themselves from a standing position. What should you do? Is it okay to let them fall or should…
