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04.01.2015

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

12.01.2014

Is Your Child Ready For School?

Are you wondering why we are talking about school readiness when it feels like school just started? Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten next fall? Or have a child in kindergarten? Now is the time to start working on skills that your child will be expected to already have when kindergarten

07.20.2014

Gross Motor Milestone Series: Crawling

Crawling is a major milestone that really allows babies to independently explore their environment. Crawling strengthens the extensor muscles of the trunk and head and increases core stability, which are important for later gross motor skills, such as standing and walking. It promotes shoulder stability, which is important for fine motor tasks such as handwriting

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,

03.01.2015

Gross Motor Milestone Series: Standing

Standing is a general term for a skill that encompasses many gross motor milestones. Today we will look at lower extremity weight bearing, standing at a support surface, pull to stand, and lower from stand. Standing activities demonstrate leg and trunk stability, which are necessary for and indicative of a child’s readiness to walk. Free

09.01.2014

5 Ways To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy

Ensure that your body is ready to carry a baby by addressing any pain or problems associated with posture or weakness before pregnancy. Here are some physical therapist (PT) tips to help prepare your body for pregnancy. These will also help to guard against musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction both during and after. Strengthen Your Pelvic