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Pediatric Physical Therapy for a Baby with Low Tone #6: Reaching Hands to feet

Head Control and Propping Prone on Elbows with a Baby with Low Tone

Here is actually my 5th video with my co-instructor, Myla Sunshine. I am so excited to have an opportunity to follow her development. I...

It's Time to Pull it Together with Adduction Strengthening! Email 74

Adduction just got harder. Clearly this exercise is for a child who is ready for more of a challenge.The wider the legs are abducted...

Abduction Strengthening in Forearm Sidelying Plank

Oh my goodness, this is a tough exercise. I only have one client who is exercise obsessed that really likes this exercise. It is...

Sit-Ups With Arms Straight and Legs Straight and Stabilized

Once clients are strong enough to perform the bench sit up, I start trying sit ups on the floor. I always stabilize the legs at this...

Finally I Get a Ride! Plantarflexion Strengthening

Ok, I am the one that loves this activity. I finally get to go for the ride! I ride on the scooterboard or I may use a rolling desk chair...

Supine Flexion emphasis on Neck Flexion

This exercise can be done for repetitions or for duration. In my experience, kids usually like trying to beat their own previous best...

Hold on! Stay Still! I'm on My Way! Middle Back/Biceps Strengthening

I am not sure why, but this is a very hard skill for my clients to figure out. The client only has to stay in place and stay steady while...

Using Sidesitting to Strengthen Trunk Lateral Flexors

This exercise takes advantage of simple biomechanics. If a child sits side sit with his knee spread as wide as possible, the pelvis is...

Supine Slide on Slippery Floor: A Knee Flexion Exercises

This is a tough exercise. I had to fake it on the yoga mat. I do this exercise on a smooth floor. I stabilize the child’s heels on the...

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#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