

Bilateral Abduction Supine--Block Crashing Style!
Want to knock down some blocks? YES! Who doesn’t? This is the same activity as the unilateral one, but now I am requesting abduction of...


Don't Dare have Dorsiflexor Doldrums! Here's a new idea to Strengthen Dorsiflexion
Climbing Most children (not the gravitationally insecure but most of the rest) love to climb.I have an angle adjustable climbing wall in...


Wheelbarrow Push-ups for Chest Strengthening
This is a nice exercise to get unilateral upper extremity weight bearing with trunk rotation.Other than provide trunk support, to make...


Who said Strengthening Abdominals had to be BORING?
Kids love this exercise.It takes no equipment and is easy for the family to follow through at home. I like this exercise too, so I always...


A Little Weak with the Chin Tuck? Strengthen Neck Flexors!
I love using the ball for strengthening work. Unless a child is fearful of the ball, they LOVE the ball. This makes it fun for both of...


Winged Scapulae? This exercise is a Blast!
The bigger the ball, the less challenging this is.I tie a shoe string around netting at the top of the ball to capture it inside the net...


Scoliosis? Sway with Gait? Truncal Lean? Strengthen Lateral Flexors!
I love this exercise, and fortunately my clients tend to tolerate my love. In the picture I am beside the client, but often I am on my...


Spastic Hamstring are Weak Hamstring. Ready, Aim Strengthen!
This is the classic heel slide with a scooterboard flare. I have so many of my clients with diplegic cerebral palsy who are weak in their...


Strengthening Hip Internal Rotators
Kicking a Rolled ball in Vault: Add a ball in and most activities are more fun.I roll the ball, and the client kicks it back.This is...


Week 9 Strengthening those Pesky Hip External Rotators
This is one of the easier external rotation exercises. Some clients need a pillow or twounder their head to be able to see their feet for...