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Key Distinctions between Neonatal Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic Bathing for Infants

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

November 1, 2024

What are the primary differences between neonatal hydrotherapy and therapeutic bathing?   Read More


Pediatric Incontinence: Mechanisms and Physical Therapy Interventions

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

September 15, 2024

What are the common causes of pediatric incontinence, and how can physical therapists effectively address them, including identifying symptoms that require immediate medical attention?   Read More

 


The Developmental Significance of Early Mobility and Power Mobility in Children

July 1, 2024

What is the significance of early mobility, including power mobility, in children and what is its impact on development?   Read More

  


The Benefits of Mindful Movement for K-5 Students

Amy M. Starkey, COTA/L, CTP-E, CYMHS

June 15, 2024

What is mindful movement and what are its therapeutic benefits in educational settings, particularly in managing stress, improving self-regulation, and aiding sensory processing disorders?   Read More


Cognitive Benefits of Play

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

April 1, 2024

What are the cognitive benefits of play?   Read More


Sensory/Stress Response in Dysregulated Students K-5

Amy M. Starkey, COTA/L, CTP-E, CYMHS

January 15, 2024

How do sensory and stress responses manifest in dysregulated students, and what are the distinguishing characteristics of "sensory seekers" and "sensory avoidants"?   Read More


Fostering Self-Regulation in 3-5 Year Olds

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

November 15, 2023

How do we set up relationships, environments, and situations to aid in self-regulation skills?   Read More


Uses of Pediatric Specialty Beds

Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS

November 1, 2023

What are the reasons why a pediatric specialty bed is needed?   Read More


Neurodivergent (ND) Affirming Approach

Joleen R. Fernald, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

October 15, 2023

What is neurodivergent (ND) affirming approach?   Read More

 


Difference Between Pediatric and Adult Seating

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS

September 1, 2023

What is the difference between pediatric and adult seating?   Read More

 


Alternative Positions Outside of the Wheelchair for Children

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS

April 15, 2023

What are the importance, goals, and disadvantages of alternative positions for pediatric wheelchair users?   Read More

 


Genetic Heterotopic Ossification Clinical Presentation

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA

January 15, 2023

What are the genetic causes of heterotopic ossification and the related clinical presentation?   Read More

 


Hippotherapy

Lori Garone, PT, MA, HPCS

August 25, 2020

What is hippotherapy? What are the benefits of using equine movement in your physical therapy treatment and which diagnoses would benefit from it?   Read More

 


Clinical Impact of Cranial Deformities

Michele Hyams, PT, DPT, CNT, DCS, CIMI

May 22, 2019

What is the clinical impact you see of cranial deformities?   Read More


Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PT, DPT, PhD, CNT

September 25, 2018

What are the risk factors and the etiology of developmental dysplasia of the hip?   Read More


On-field Examination for Concussion

Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA

February 28, 2018

What is included in an on-field examination for a concussion?   Read More

    


Infant Massage Contraindications

Catherine McDowell, OTR/L, LMBT, E-RYT200/RYT500

August 14, 2017

What are the contraindications for infant massage?   Read More


ADHD and Child's Social Life

Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHS

April 30, 2017

How can ADHD affect a child's social life?   Read More


ADHD and Allergies

Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHS

February 22, 2017

Do people with ADHD have a higher incidence of food and/or environmental allergies?   Read More


Overtraining and Burnout Symptoms

Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA

January 11, 2017

What are the key symptoms of overtraining and burnout?   Read More

 


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