Stability / Balance

Balance is important when sitting, standing, and moving. We want our patients to feel stable in all of those positions. PT helps strengthen postural muscles to improve stability in any position.

• Low Levels of Objectively Measured Physical Activity In Preschoolers In Child Care. 2
  journals.lww.com

  Author: John Reilly - This article assesses the effects low levels of exercise will have on children. This article reviews relevant research to learn an estimation into what percentage of children lack adequate exercise.
• Evidence Based Physical Activity For School-Age Youth 2
  www.sciencedirect.com

  Author: William Strong - Evidence based practice guidelines that review the effects of physical activity on youth. This study shows the positive effects of physical activity.

• Riding a bicycle 1
• Going on a hike 2
• Household Chores for Kids 7
• Lower Extremity Strength 0
• Objects Seen While Hiking 4
• Core Strength 0
• Upper Extremity Strength 0
• “There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Pie” Yoga Poses 1
• Coordination Activities 0
• My Morning Routine: Directions for Movements 2
• My Afternoon and Reading Routine: Directions for movements 2

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  Swing 0

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  Playground: Bouncer Spring Rider 0

• Miles will negotiate up 1 flight of stairs, holding the handrail with one hand, with min to no assistance at least 3 /5 days in a week, to improve safety and independence in 2 months. 0
• Dana will demonstrate improved postural stability and cores strength, as evidenced by 30% increase in participation in climb/mount age-appropriate play equipment with modeling and min verbal assistance in 3 /4 trials. 0
• Theo will safely perform 20 push ups without falling, 5 days a week for 2 months, to improve upper extremity strength. 1
• Olivia will cruise, using the wall as support, for 15 feet, for 5 sessions, to increase developmental ambulation for in school transitions. 0
• Caitlyn will safely climb a ladder at the playground with minimal assistance, 3 times a week, for 2 week(s), to improve overall strength and endurance. 1
• Jane will hold an elbow plank, without dropping, for 5 seconds , 30 times a weeks, to improve core endurance. 1
• Kara will stand on tiptoes, with minimal sway, for 10 seconds, 5 times over 5 sessions, to promote higher scores on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale. 1
• Kim will squat to pick up objects off the ground and return to upright with CGA and no UE supervision, 5 times per day, 4/5 times per week, for 2 months, to improve her gross motor skills and independence in the classroom. 0
• Kim will safely perform 15 - jumping jacks, with min verbal prompting, 3/4 times per week, for 3 months, to improve extremity strength to join the playtime with her peers freely. 0
• Mara will actively participate and follow directions to maintain prone prop over a supportive device (ball, swing, wedge) for 10 minutes at a time in 4 /5 trials, with visuals and min verbal assistance to increase body strength and awareness. 0
• Jane will recover 80% to midline, from lateral perturbations, while sitting, 10 times over 5 sessions, to promote better righting reactions for floor time. 1
• Caroline will sit upright, maintaining midline, with minimal support, hold 60 seconds for 8 sessions, to increase floor static stability for playtime functionality. 0
• Tommy will imitate the therapists movement with no verbal cuing, with 75% success, for 90 seconds over 5 sessions, to improve cognitive motor planning for receiving instructions. 1
• Trey will orient head towards rattle, with verbal cuing, with 75% success, for 30 seconds over 2 sessions, to improve spatial awareness for toy play. 1
• Jessica will bend down from standing to pick up 5 items with 90% accuracy within 3 days over the 4 consecutive weeks, to improve coordination. 1
• After finishing activities for the day, Connor will perform static lower extremity stretches for 30 seconds each, 5 days a week, to improve flexibility and muscle relaxation. 0

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  Bug Moves (Exercise)

  Whitney Castle

  Have fun acting a bug with these moves! Perform as a timed activity (do each one for so many seconds) or play a freeze dance game to a favorite song

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  Dr. Seuss ’Sleep Book’ Yoga Sequence

  Whitney Castle

  This is a short yoga sequence to follow along with the Dr. Seuss "Sleep Book."

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  Spring Equinox Exercise Acronym

  Trenton Treadway SPT

  This is a list of exercises to enjoy the Spring spirit. These exercises should take place in a classroom.

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  Homemade Sugar Scrub

  Kimberly Luster, COTA

  Sensory Integration Resource. Recipe Resource. Occupational Therapy Resource. Physical Therapy Resource. Homemade sugar scrub can be made to use in the home, in the clinic, and during teletherapy w...

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  Wonderwoman Warm-Up

  Whitney Castle

  A fun little super hero warm up activity based with Wonder Woman packed with gross motor skills!

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  Super Hero Animal Interval

  Whitney Castle

  Have fun with these animal moves as a great exercise and gross motor activity. This activity can help with sensory/emotional regulation, calming techniques, balance, coordination, and strengthening...

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  "I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" Yoga Activity

  Whitney Castle

  Read and move along to the book! Use the old lady to print and cut a circle/opening for her mouth or use on white board. Print and cut out food items to place in Old Lady's mouth or use food items ...

  Includes activity list

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  Farm Animal Moves

  Whitney Castle

  Have fun exercising while moving and acting like farm animals! This can be done for so many seconds or minutes or even to music for a game of freeze.

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  Holiday Breakfast Yoga and Breathing Activities

  Whitney Castle, PT, DPT

  Yoga Resource. Movement Resource. Physical Therapy Resource. Occupational Therapy Resource. Mindfulness Resource. Move and breathe along with a holiday breakfast menu with yoga poses and breathing ...

  Includes activity list

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