We are finding that a lot of the kids we work with rely on their vision to help them maintain their balance. Now this isn't all bad, and vision is one of the inputs that our body uses to help keep us … [Read more...]
Starfish Therapies Blog
Read on about our Developmental Milestones in Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Using a Swing to Work on Jumping
We have recently had several kids who are struggling with jumping. Sure, they clear their feet when they jump, but they are relying on using their hips to lift their feet, rather than push off … [Read more...]
Eccentric Abs (and no I don’t mean odd!)
Our abdominal muscles (or Abs) play a big part in our core muscles. They aren't the only part but they are a piece that makes up the whole. It requires coordination of each of the different muscle … [Read more...]
Encouraging Independent Exploration
As a pediatric physical therapist, one of the things we hear the most from parents is, 'I want my child to walk'. And this is completely understandable. Its how we get around, how we explore the … [Read more...]
Growth Spurts
When working with kids, growth spurts are always something we have to take into account. I can remember as a child feeling like I had these arms and legs that weren't connected to me making me even … [Read more...]
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