Recent research was completed that compared treadmill training versus overground walking effects on balance skills using a randomized controlled trial with blinded evaluator. The participants were children with cerebral palsy ages 3-12, GMFCS levels I through III. The experimental group received 30 minute treadmill training session two times per week for 7 weeks. The control […]
These homemade hurdles can be made in different heights or reconfigured for other activities to practice jumping skills, balance, motor planning and body awareness. You can get more info and watch the video at YourTherapySource.
Gait and Posture published research regarding the relationship between lower extremity muscle strength, balance and mobility in 21 children ages 7-10. Each child’s isometric and dynamic strength was tested in addition to their steady-state, proactive, and reactive balance and mobility (single and dual task conditions). The results indicated the following: significant positive correlations between dynamic […]
Practice balance skills, coordination, jumping skills, motor planning and motor memory all with some duct tape and rope! Watch the video for all the details at YourTherapySource.com.
Physical Therapy published research on the effects of hippotherapy on balance. Sixteen children with documented balance problems participated in 45 minute hippotherapy sessions, 2 times per week for 6 weeks. Following the intervention the participants exhibited a statistical difference on the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) on the Activities Scale for Kids—Performance (ASKp). The researchers concluded […]