Toe walking is observed when a child walks on the balls of his or her toes or walks with a ‘bouncy’ gait pattern. Often kids will experiment with going up onto their toes as they are learning to walk, but if they don’t spend a lot of time in this position and easily transition onto […]
Did you know that today 38 out of 50 states have obesity rates higher than 25 percent? Twenty years ago no state had an obesity rate above 15 percent. One reason could be that in recent studies, it has been found that the average person gets more than 20 percent of their total caloric intake […]
There are so many ways for kids of all abilities to get active and involved in community programs. Here are some local resources to help you plan your summer activities: Buddy Baseball This program is designed for boys and girls ages 4-18 with mental and/or physical challenges, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of […]
Fox Valley Physical Therapy and Wellness hosted their first yoga session for kids 5-10 years old. It was a great opportunity to get everyone together for some stretching, sun salutations, and fun. The kids brought an incredible energy to each class, and we are looking forward to providing more yoga opportunities this summer! Hear what our […]
Improper backpack use can contribute to injury, especially to children with young, growing muscles and joints. Children may experience any or all of these symptoms from improper use of a backpack: Shoulder pain Hip, knee, or ankle pain Back or neck pain Headaches Red marks on the shoulders Numbness and tingling in the arms Backpack […]
Torticollis is a common condition among infants characterized by an asymmetrical positioning of the head and neck. Typically with torticollis, an infant will present with a preference for tilting the head in one direction while turning it to the opposite side. Neck tightness, muscle weakness, and abnormal balance reactions are often observed with this diagnosis. […]
