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Trunk Stability & Mobility: Foundation for Physical Development.

Physical Therapy March 9, 2022 2391Views 0Comments 3Likes by Elizabeth Hare, DPT

Written By: Elizabeth Hare, PT, DPT One of the biggest factors for physical development for newborns/infants/toddlers/children is their trunk stability and mobility. In order to reach, kick, roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk, you initiate movement and stability in your trunk.…

Side-Lying: Alternative Positioning for Newborns/Babies

Physical Therapy August 11, 2021 2109Views 0Comments 3Likes by Elizabeth Hare, DPT

Learn more about Elizabeth Parents frequently ask what to do if their newborn/baby does not like “tummy-time”. The side-lying position has been emphasized for new parents as an important position especially with the “safe-sleep” initiative recommending lying a baby on their…

Case Study: A 22-week Premature Baby Learns to Walk!

By: Rima Lintakas, DPT - Physical Therapist Baby Jane, has been seen for weekly physical therapy sessions for ~13 months via a combination of in-home sessions and live-video-visits. Baby Jane was born prematurely at 22 weeks, weighing 1lb 1oz…