What is Typical Leg Alignment in Early Childhood? by Jeanette Mangano, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Your child will go through many significant changes in the structure and alignment of their legs throughout their development. Alignment is an important contributing factor to your child standing and walking. Often, parents will ask me if…
Summer Heat and Exercise Safety People from Phoenix are more than aware of how our summers are hot. With temperatures greater than 110 degrees, it’s no wonder we are known as “The Valley of the Sun.” Despite the hot temperatures, our Valley is full of opportunities to be active indoors and outdoors. All of us,…
The Important Role of Vision in Child Development By Amanda Mazerall, OTR/L Kids Place Central Pediatric Occupational Therapist The ability to see, and see clearly is often an overlooked skill. When working with a child, it is best practice to never assume that he or she is able to see until they have been evaluated…
Taekwondo’s Positive Impact on Child Development by Jessica Raykovich, SPT Student Physical Therapist Taekwondo is a form of martial arts that has been around for hundreds of years. It stands for Tae=foot/leg, Kwon=fist/fight, and Do=way or discipline. It incorporates various forms of kicking, punching, and blocking all while teaching discipline and respect. So should it…
Should Physical Therapy Hurt? By Ryann Roberts, DPT , Cert DN AZOPT Owner and Physical Therapist Many people believe that physical therapy is painful. However, it should never be painful to the extent that you do not want to attend. Yes, there is pain involved in physical therapy. This is due in large part to…
Reading Books to Children with Language Delays By Pam Cooper, CCC-SLP Kids Place West Speech and Feeding Therapist A language delay is the slow or late acquisition of language abilities in comparison to their same-aged peers. Children with language delays often lack exposure to vocabulary and environments that allow for learning and understanding. Reading books…
Just for Kicks – Injury Prevention by Ian M. Larson, DPT, cert. DN, Credentialed CI AZOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Chief Instructor of Martial Arts Academy Of Tang Soo Do Arizona As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Black belt instructor, my passion is to promote physical activity and fitness in the local community. …
AZOPT Kids Place pediatric occupational therapists, Jenn and Jessica, define relex skills and how pediatric occupational therapy intervenes to positively impact children with developmental delays. For more information, please visit: Reflexes Role in Child Development A Guide to Understanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy
AZOPT Kids Place pediatric occupational therapist, Amanda, define the skills necessary for strong handwriting and how pediatric occupational therapy intervenes to positively impact children with developmental delays. For more information, please visit: Correct Children’s Handwriting Grips Helpful Tips for Your Child’s Handwriting Your Child’s Progressions in Handwriting A Guide to Understanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Reflexes Role in Child Development By Jenn Gile, OTR/L; Jessica Tallent, OTR/L; Amanda Mazerall, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapists A reflex is an automatic, instinctual movement pattern that occurs in response to a stimulus. There are several primitive reflexes that are present at birth or emerge shortly after birth and integrate within the first…
