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05.12.2016
Helping Hands In Haiti
In March, Tia Pester, one of MOSAIC’s physical therapists, went on a medical mission trip to Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Following the earthquake in 2010, access to routine medical care and clean drinking water became even more limited. As a whole, the country suffers from poor nutrition and lack
08.01.2015
Babywearing
What is Babywearing? Babywearing is the practice of keeping your baby close to you while utilizing one of the many baby carriers that are available to buy. There are many benefits to babywearing including bonding with family and caregivers, ease of skin-to-skin contact (which can aid in breastfeeding), good alignment of developing joints, it keeps
04.01.2015
Tongue Thrust and Speech Development
Tongue thrust is a swallowing pattern in which the tongue pushes against or between the teeth. Accordingly, this type of swallow pattern is also referred to as oral myofunctional disorder or infantile swallow pattern. The most visible characteristic is tongue protrusion during the swallow and at rest. There are other muscles that function incorrectly but
04.04.2017
Gross Motor Milestone Series: Jumping
By 24 months of age, 50% of children can jump with both feet off the ground. By 27 months of age, this increases to 75%. Jumping helps to develop leg strength and balance. It requires coordination of upper and lower extremity movements, is used during childhood games, and plays a large role in sports such
10.01.2015
“What’s Going On In There?” Oral Motor Skill Development
When Oral Motor Skills Develop Did you know a baby’s basic oral motor skills develop in the third month of pregnancy? These skills include sucking and swallowing. Development of these skills will help a baby move from liquids (milk or formula) to solid food. Additionally, speech development requires oral motor movements of the jaw, lips,
06.01.2015
Gross Motor Milestone Series: Walking
Prior to walking, your child should be able to pull to stand and lower to the floor independently without falling. He or she should be able to pick toys up off the floor and return to stand while holding onto a support surface and continue playing in supported standing indefinitely. Again, in order to move,
