Last week we took a closer look at our gluteal muscles. We talked about where they are, what they do, why they are important, and 5 simple exercises to improve their strength. This week we are going to take a closer look at the big groups of muscles in our legs that are so very …
In last week’s episode, we spoke about using tall and half kneeling positions to strengthen some very important muscles groups including our lower core, hips, and gluts. The gluts have become a very popular muscle group in fitness arenas largely for the aesthetic benefits that well developed gluteal muscles can provide. As a PT working …
The kneeling position is the most effective tool that I have in my therapy tool bag. This one simple position can help improve the strength, stability, and balance in children and adults. The beauty of this position is that with the appropriate tools and materials children of all ability levels can benefit significantly from this …
To all the amazing Physical Therapists out there, I want to wish you a very very Happy Physical Therapy Month! I have been lucky enough to be a physical therapist for over 21 years. And though not every day is perfect, I feel grateful and blessed to be a part of this amazing profession. In …
Movement is such an important part of a child’s day. Whether that movement is during play, structured activity, or just getting from point A to point B. On the typical school campus, kids get regular periods of movement and activity as part of their day. A lot of this movement is often small bouts of …
As a school based physical therapist, one of the most important parts of my job is helping students to access their educational environment. What do I mean by access? By definition, access is the ability to use, enter, or get near something. In relation to the school environment, it means physical access to the environment …
Movement is such an important part of a child’s day. Whether that movement is during play, structured activity, or just getting from point A to point B. On the typical school campus, kids get regular periods of movement and activity as part of their day. A lot of this movement is often small bouts of …
Movement is such an important part of a child’s day. Whether that movement is during play, structured activity, or just getting from point A to point B. On the typical school campus, kids get regular periods of movement and activity as part of their day. A lot of this movement is often small bouts of …
Balance Basics… Welcome back to our series on balance. In last week’s post/video, we reviewed the basics of balance and how our body works to keep us moving safely throughout the world. As a quick review: Balance is defined as, “an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.” In order …
Balance is defined as, “an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.” In order to maintain balance our bodies integrate information from multiple systems. Our eyes (visual system) which send information to our brain about the position of our bodies in relation to the world. Our inner ears (vestibular …
