The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research on the effect of training with Nintendo Wii Fit games on motor performance in 40 children with spastic cerebral palsy (6-10 years old and GMFCS Level III). Participants were divided randomly into equal groups: experimental group that practiced with the Nintendo Wii Fit game for at least […]
Butterfly Cut and Fold: Practice coloring, scissors skills and folding paper with this activity. This are two versions – rounded corners or angled corners to cut. Available in black and white or color. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freebutterfly.html [subscribe2]
Physical Therapy published research on 80 children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-6 years old, GMFCS Levels II-III) to examine what skills help to determine independent walking to help guide physical therapy decision-making. One year prior to walking postural control, reciprocal lower limb movement, functional strength, and motivation were measured. Family support to child and support […]
During pediatric therapy sessions children are frequently encouraged to try just one more time. Here is an inspirational poster to remind us that the path to success requires many trials and even errors but never give up! To find out more about the full color, high quality 11″x17″ poster go to https://www.yourtherapysource.com/postertry.html. To see the other […]
This poster is a great inspirational quote for an OT room. Occupational therapy can help you to continue to enjoy and do whatever it that you love everyday through adaptations, modifications, practice and education. Find out more information on this high quality, full color 11″x17″ poster at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/posterOT1.html or check out the other inspirational posters here. [subscribe2]
This happens to be one of my favorite inspirational quotes to remind teachers and therapists that when children are completely involved in their education whether it be academics or sensory motor skills, they are more successful and motivated to learn. Active learning is more successful than passive learning. Hang up this poster to remind you […]
Here is the second is a new series of motivational posters. This one obviously focuses on many of the activities and skills that occupational therapists work on with children. You can get more information about the poster here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/posterOTcollage.html to purchase the high quality, full color 11″x17″ Occupational Therapy Collage poster for $5 plus $3 shipping. […]
I am really excited about a new line of motivational posters that are new to the website. Each day this week I will highlight one of the new posters. They are each 11″ x 17″ full color high quality prints on heavy duty paper. If you need to help motivate your students, clients or yourself […]
Check out the latest freebie from Missing Monsters to challenge visual motor, visual closure and visual discrimination skills. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/missingmonstersfreebie.html
Human Movement Science published research on wrist-joint position, finger muscle length, grip strength and prolonged handwriting. The study looked at two groups – control group of 22 young adults ages 18-24 (no pain while handwriting) and 18 young adults who do experience pain while handwriting. Each participant completed a writing task for 30 min […]