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02.04.2019
What is Midline Crossing and Why is it Important?
When therapy professionals throw out the term midline crossing, we are referring to an imaginary line that runs from the head to the toes and separates the left and right sides of the body. Midline crossing plays a significant role in daily life skills because it allows the body to smoothly perform practical life, self-care,
12.03.2018
Does Your Baby Have a Flat Head?
Your baby has a flat head. What do you do? More and more babies are getting referred to physical therapy. There are two main types of flat heads. Brachycephaly is when the back of the head is flat, causing the head to be wider than it is long. Plagiocephaly is when one side of the
10.01.2018
W Sitting: Why Do Therapists Care ?
W sitting is the opposite of sitting cross-legged or crisscross applesauce sitting. In a W sit, a child’s bottom is on the floor with feet on either side of the hips and toes pointed out. W sitting is common in children, especially in children who in-toe or have low muscle tone, increased flexibility, or poor
02.20.2019
Why Hands and Knees?
Crawling, in general, is so important for babies to explore their environment, which is how they learn. Crawling helps them explore new things within a timely manner. But why do therapists say it is so important to crawl on hands and knees instead of the many other types of crawling, as shown in Figure 1
01.04.2019
Tips to Prevent Falls During the Winter Months
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older individuals. But you do not have to be advanced in years to be at risk of falling. Winter is an especially dangerous time in Montana with weather conditions producing snow, ice, and other hazards. However, there are steps you can take to prevent
11.06.2018
Developmental Communication Milestone Series: 12 Months
What does communication at 12 months of age look like? At 12 months babies become active participants in their environments. They begin participating in familiar routines and social games adults play with them. They continue to learn language by hearing the same words/phrases paired with familiar activities, repetition of actions and words, having adults explain
