Physical Therapy has published research on the effects of bicycle riding on children with Down Syndrome. Two groups of children with Down Syndrome ranging in age from 8-15 years old participated in the study. The experimental group was taught how to ride a bicycle over a five day period. The control group received no intervention […]
Pediatrics has published a study on the benefits of providing occupational therapy home programs for children with cerebral palsy. A double blind, randomized controlled trial was done with 36 children with cerebral palsy (mean age 7.7 years old). The children were GMFCS Levels I through V. One group was to receive and follow the OT […]
Found about this free opportunity on Twitter. The National Center of Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is providing individuals with mobility limitations, chronic health conditions and physical disabilities a free, web based, personalized physical activity and nutrition program. According to the website, each individual registers for the program and answers several questions about themselves. Then […]
There are constantly new apps coming out for the iphone and ipad. Here is a cute one that actually involves physical movement – Move Like Me. This game is suitable for young children to practice copying movement patterns and motor memory. Basically, the child picks a character. That character then performs a simple movement (hop, […]
Are you interested in starting a golf program that includes individuals with and without disabilities? If so, there is a grant available from the United States Golf Association (USGA). Partnering with the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, the USGA is offerring a maximum award of $20,000. It is open to tax exempt non profits, schools […]
A recent study was published in Journal of Positive Behavioral Interventions on using exercise to decrease problem behaviors in boys. Using a multiple-baseline across-participants design, three boys participated daily in eight exercise sessions lasting from 1-20 minutes during the school day. Following the exercise intervention, two of the boys reduced the challenging behaviors to zero […]
Go to www.YourTherapySource.com to download the free check list. Now that the school year is in full gear and schedules are set it is time to settle in and get to know all of the students or clients on your caseload. In order to do this you will need to make sure that you communicate […]
Here is an interesting contest to enter from Henkel. All you need to do is nominate your school by answering some questions about what your school is doing now to keep fit and what you would do with the $10,000. They are giving away $30,000 total – $10,000 at each level of elementary, middle and […]
As therapists, we frequently provide physical activities for children to promote muscle strengthening, range of motion, balance, motor skills and coordination. We must not forget that physical activity also helps to boost the social and emotional health of children. Physical, active play can help children to: express emotions such as smiling and laughing negotiate with […]
Came across this new treadmill they are using in the Netherlands for adult rehabilitation. Images are projected onto the treadmill as obstacles or targets. This would be great in pediatrics. Check out this You Tube video.