May - 2016

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In this exercise I consider the child strong enough to lean down and up without support. If the child needs more help, then I use an...

Adduction at its Finest

Since it is the end range of adduction that I usually see the difficulty with, I like this activity squeezing a ball.This ball is a gerdy...

Hip Abduction Sidelying

I try side lying in the middle of the floor only with my most reliable clients or with the ones who are too heavy to move. I may also try...

How to Strengthen Abdominals

I do a lot of bench sit ups. I like the bench because there is no obvious place to roll to the side and push up from...but kids still...

Don't Take This News Sitting Down!

This exercise encourages all round lower extremity muscle activation. Sitting lower on the bench means more initial hip flexion, more...

#105 Stepping Over: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#104 Getting down from Standing: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#103 Taking Your First Steps (or not): Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#102 Ball Sit-ups: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#101 Sitting Balance on a Ball: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#100 Teach Your Child Standing and Walking Balance: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#99 Teach your Child Standing Balance: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#98 Teach your Child Standing Balance: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#97 Teach your Child to Stand on Her Own: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

#96 How to Help Your Child Walk: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone