Children use many senses to stay balanced as they sit, move, and play throughout the day. A new study explored how two specific skills, proprioception and visual motion detection, might contribute to a child’s ability to stay steady, especially during movement. The results help us understand why some children seem stable while standing still but […]
Do you wonder why we use trampolines in occupational therapy, physical therapy sessions, gym class and more with children? Of course, the easiest answer is that they are fun and engaging for kids. It can be an easy way to disguise strengthening and balance exercises. But, there are more reasons than FUN to use trampolines! […]
Did you know that there may be a connection with dyslexia and balance skills.? There have been several research studies that have taken a closer look to determine if reading and balance skills are associated. Dyslexia and Balance – What Does the Research Say? One study tested 94 children with a familial risk of dyslexia […]
Want to challenge a child’s balance? Trying walking and moving in different ways across a beam. If you don’t have a balance beam, you can put a long strip of painter’s tape on the floor, tape pieces of paper together, or draw a line outdoors using sidewalk chalk. Head outdoors, and use balance beams that […]
Recent research was conducted to determine the effects of exercise programs in improving the balance skills of children with intellectual disabilities. Deficits in balance abilities can results in an increased risk for falls. A meta-analysis from 10 studies was completed to investigate the most effective programs on balance ability in children with intellectual disabilities. Results […]
Does your child need to practice balance skills? There are many every day activities that help to strengthen children’s overall skills to maintain their balance. When children practice these types of skills all day long it is easier to see improvements. Check out these simple balance activities for kids. WHAT ARE BALANCE ACTIVITIES? Balance activities […]
Let’s continue this series of simple and easy activities to do using household items. Today’s post is 5 balance activities with paper to challenge children’s balance skills. Using just a few sheets of paper, children can have fun and improve their balance skills while at home. Paper Balance Beam Let’s start off the balance activities […]
A recent study examined the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) effect on balance and foot arches in young people with intellectual disability. The researchers studied 30 young people with intellectual disability and flat feet. Methodology The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. Each person had their balance and foot […]
The Hearing Journal recently published research on screening for vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing impairment. Children with hearing impairment frequently experience vestibular dysfunction but it may go unreported. Research on Vestibular Dysfunction in Children with Hearing Impairment Research indicates that children with hearing impairment may have vestibular loss as well. This may be indicated […]
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly published research examining the balance and coordination of 123 boys (ages 8-18) with intellectual disability (ID) but without Down syndrome. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) was used to measure 6 items for balance, 5 items for upper limb coordination, and 6 items for bilateral coordination. The results indicated the […]