

Hang in There for Stronger Knee Flexors
I don’t know a child who dislikes this activity. I am always amazed at how hard it is for many children to pull in their knee flexors to...


Flat feet? Sprained Ankles? Poor Balance? Strengthen Invertors!
I usually use manual resistance, but sometimes I pull out the theraband, especially if I think the child (with parent’s assistance) might...


Hip Internal Rotation Standing
This is an effective way to work on internal rotation strengthening in standing. Kids tend to like it. Watch to make sure the movement is...


Hip Flexion Strengthening Prone? Am I Crazy?
There just wasn’t really a good angle for this exercise. So, forgive me as I describe it. The child lies prone and laterally flexes to...


How Do You Get Twice the Hip Extension Work on Bridging? Use Half the Legs!: Bridging with 1 Leg C
This exercise is one step harder than a standard bridge. With the “free” leg crossed across the other knee, it can still help a little...


Eversion Sitting with Manual Assistance/Resistance
I do a lot of this exercise with children who have weak evertors. I like the position I am in here in this picture. I can rest the...


Toe Tapping Happy Feet with Dorsiflexion Strengthening
I do a lot of this exercise with children who have weak dorsiflexors. I like the position I am in here in this picture. I can rest the...


Wheelbarrow Sit ups from Sitting on a Ball
I always try to make activities more dynamic. A ball really helps meet that goal. I remember that a pole can statically weight bear....


Wait a Minute! Back UP! Email 38
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...


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...