As a parent or caregiver you may be questioning, “Why is my child’s therapist working on crawling when they can walk?” Or, “Why are we working on core strength when I am concerned my child is toe-walking?” The Role of Physical Therapists in Child Development As physical therapists our job is to examine and evaluate…
The Importance of Foot Muscle Development Before Wearing Shoes Our foot muscles, particularly those that assist in developing the arch, play a vital role in providing stability during standing, walking, and other movements. These muscles, when developed properly, help increase load capacity during running and provide joint stability during single-leg stance activities. During typical child…
Holiday Gifts to Encourage Improvements in Gross Motor Skills by Danielle Burke, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Infants Pop Up Toys: Encourage reaching in multiple developmental positions such as quadruped (hands and knees), tall kneeling, and standing. (pictured toy $25 on Amazon) Floor Activity Mirror: Encourages child to look up while on their…
