Sorry for the lack of posts during this important month for physical therapists! I first wanted to highlight a page on my main page that tells you all about what pediatric physical therapy is. One of the main issues that… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays
5 Ways to Use a Yoga Mat in Pediatric PT (other than for Yoga or Pilate’s)
Since a lot of pediatric physical therapists tend to travel between patients’ homes or between schools, we have to get creative with less equipment. So here is 1 of my tips to use: Supplies you need: Painter’s tape– I like… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays!- Jumping with a Splash
Thought I would add a summer themed tips and tricks. While treating 1 of my patients in his home, we decided to practice running and jumping in his backyard. There was a puddle in his yard and of course,… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks! Stickers and Right and Left
My other favorite tool to use during therapy sessions is stickers! One way I use them is to help my patients focus on using 1 arm or leg more than the other. I usually use this method if I’m working… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays- Bubbles!
Bubbles are a favorite tool for pediatric therapists! I forgot to include this in my pediatric PT toolbox, so I will add it today! So why bubbles? the #1 reason is that they are a great distraction if your kiddo… Read More ›
The In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapist’s Toolbox
I was training a new PT today at the clinic and was listing off all the things I thought she needed to start treating patients in their homes. After that, I decided I might as well make a list so… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks!- Keep that G-tube button in place
Just wanted to add this quick tip since I talked to a patient today about how to make sure their kiddo’s G-tube button doesn’t pop out during therapy sessions. Why would a PT care about keeping a G-tube button in… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays!- How to keep balls from rolling away
I use ball toys a lot during my therapy sessions, whether they are in home or in the clinic. The main reason I like using balls is because once they get touched, they roll away, encouraging my patients to chase… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks- When in doubt, use couch cushions!
Couch cushions are my go-to item for in-home therapy sessions. So let’s hope that you or your patients have couches where the cushions come off! Here are the various ways Couch Cushions are great! I start using these with my… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks- No Stairs, No Problem!
Walking up and down stairs while holding onto someone’s hands usually starts around 15 months. For my families that don’t have stairs, they usually say they have nothing to practice on. So just wanted to share what I use in… Read More ›
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