There are many benefits and ways of encouraging core strengthening exercises for kids. A simple definition of core strengthening exercises for kids are performing body muscle exercises or activities that promote strength and stability in the back, stomach, hips, and shoulders. These types of exercises not only build core muscles but also develop core strength, […]
Do you work with children who have cerebral palsy and want to improve their hand function? One study indicates that neck and trunk exercises can help! Study on Exercise, Cerebral Palsy and Hand Function The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research examining the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on hand function and […]
It is time to great creative! If you need to work on muscle strengthening at home, try these 5 core strengthening exercises using paper. Yes, that is correct – just a few sheets of paper. White printer paper works or recycled paper works too. If you want to jazz up the activities to increase a […]
Do you work with children who have weak core muscles? If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist, you would likely answer yes to this question for 90-100% of the children that you treat. Many times, therapy sessions or home exercise programs focus on pediatric core strengthening exercises. There are so many pediatric core […]
If you need more core strengthening activities for children check out: The Core Strengthening Handbook: This download includes 50+ activities including: Quick and Easy Core Strengthening Activities for Kids Core Strengthening Exercises With Equipment Core Strengthening Play Ideas FIND OUT MORE. The Core Strengthening Exercise Program: This digital download includes exercises to help make core strengthening […]
If you are a parent or teacher, you might wonder how to help children with low muscle tone. As pediatric therapists, we often work with children who have hypotonia or low muscle tone. Children who have low muscle tone may receive direct occupational or physical therapy services for a limited time per week or month. […]
Core strengthening activities for children are so important to help with postural control, balance, sports and even breathing! Here are 10 everyday core strengthening activities that children can participate in: Play in prone (lay on belly) on the floor: Prone positioning increases core stability. Try laying in your belly in prone with both arms extended (aka […]
Here is a sample page of 7 core strengthening activities to do with children using a towel. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/corestrengtheningfreebie.html The activities are from the electronic book The Core Strengthening Handbook by Lauren Drobnjak, PT and Claire Heffron, OT. The Core Strengthening Handbook – This download includes 50+ activities including: Quick and Easy Core Strengthening […]
I frequently get asked where you can find norms to measure core strength in children. As pediatric therapists, we sometimes use supine flexion, prone extension, modified sit ups and push ups as measures of core strength. I don’t usually refer to the norms for core strength in children but more look at the quality of […]