How To Improve Shoulder Girdle Mobility
Pediatric Therapist, Kristen Birkmeier demonstrates how to properly lengthen the musculature in the shoulder girdle for improved mobility at the Pediatric Therapy Training Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in August 2009. This is one of the active, hands-on labs she conducts for therapists during the conference.
Is My Baby Alright?
How do you know if your baby is progressing age-appropriately in their developmental skills? And what can you do if you have concerns and feel that you need help for your baby? The following checklist was developed to help you identify any developmental areas of concern you might have regarding your baby, and to be used as a starting point in discussing your concerns with your
Facilitating a child from lower to higher postures
Facilitating a child from side sit to tall kneel and up to stand at a support surface takes a little practice, but is really quite easy to do.
How to Use Therapy Balls in Your Pediatric Practice
[caption id="attachment_128" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kristen Birkmeier works with Therapists on how to use balls and bolsters"][/caption] Most pediatric therapists utilize movable surfaces in their pediatric practice, whether they work in the home, school, clinic or hospital setting. The purpose of doing so is to provide the child with postural input that allows them to develop the ready muscle state and balance responses needed to perform daily functional activities. There are many options available, but the most common include
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How To Improve Shoulder Girdle MobilityPediatric Therapist, Kristen Birkmeier demonstrates how to properly lengthen the...
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How To Improve Shoulder Girdle MobilityPediatric Therapist, Kristen Birkmeier demonstrates how to properly lengthen the musculature in the shoulder girdle for improved mobility at the Pediatric Therapy Training Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in August 2009. This is one of the active, hands-on labs she conducts for therapists during the conference. Read More →
Is My Baby Alright?How do you know if your baby is progressing age-appropriately in their developmental skills? And what can you do if you have concerns and feel that you need help for your baby? The following checklist was developed to help you identify any developmental areas of concern you might have regarding your baby, and to be used as a starting point in discussing... [Read more of this review]
Facilitating a child from lower to higher posturesFacilitating a child from side sit to tall kneel and up to stand at a support surface takes a little practice, but is really quite easy to do. Read More →
How to Use Therapy Balls in Your Pediatric PracticeKristen Birkmeier works with Therapists on how to use balls and bolsters Most pediatric therapists utilize movable surfaces in their pediatric practice, whether they work in the home, school, clinic or hospital setting. The purpose of doing so is to provide the child with postural input that allows them to develop the ready muscle state and balance... [Read more of this review]
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