Playground Research: Behaviors of Children on Equipment

Using video analysis, this playground research took a very close look at the behaviors of children on the equipment.

Do you wonder how children actually use playground equipment? It is important to consider especially when ordering new equipment or planning out activities for children who may struggle to navigate the playground. This playground research took a very close look at the behaviors of children on the equipment. Playground Research on Equipment Use The behaviors […]

Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids

It is important for healthy development to provide opportunities for Summer outdoor activities for kids.

If you’re like a lot of adults, your favorite childhood memories probably include swimming in lakes and building forts in your backyard. That’s less true for children today. It is important for healthy development to provide opportunities for Summer outdoor activities for kids. Only 6% of children ages 9 to 13 play outside on their […]

Breathing Exercises for Cerebral Palsy

Pediatric therapists often work with children to work on their pulmonary function and provide breathing exercises for cerebral palsy

Did you know that pulmonary dysfunction is the leading cause of death in people with cerebral palsy? Pediatric therapists, especially Physical Therapists, often work with children to work on their pulmonary function and provide breathing exercises for cerebral palsy. Physical Therapy recently published research on this topic. The purpose of the study on breathing exercises […]