Physical Therapy 4 Kids

NYC Ballet Opens its Heart to Children with Physical Challenges Watch this short video about this story. Sometimes all you have to do is just ask.  One mom, all she did was ask and then 19 children with disabilities got to dance at Lincoln Center with the   NYC Ballet! It turned out to be a wonderful experience for the teachers and the students!

When you have a passion for what you do, it's always a wonderful feeling to know you made a difference in the life of a child. Please read what a parent recently wrote about us: "My son had some flattening on his head as he preferred to lay on one side. We went to a consultation with Wendy in which she diagnosed him with torticollis. We were alarmed. But she immediately put us at ease. She has a nurturing personality and that immediately came through. She first assured us that it was not anyone’s fault and that he can and will overcome torticollis. We left the consult with a wealth of knowledge on the condition, and armed with exercise tools and technique to use at home. Most of all, we had a sense of comfort that our baby would be in capable, highly skilled and experienced hands. I was impressed at all the information she gave us right away and all the tips and tricks she told us to implement right away. No need to wait around for other sessions to get started. She wante...

Dance Therapy 4 Kids It’s always nice to learn what kinds of physical therapy for kids is offered in other parts of the country. This studio is in Ohio. Gem City Ballet offers an inventive way for children with physical challenges to develop their motor skills with dance and stretching. This Ohio dance studio is helping children with their program called "DancingUnlimited" with a focus on music and movement. This program that began in 1998 is comprised of 21 young dancers ranging in ages 12-18 who take turns running the class which is supervised by a physical therapist. Some of the kids are in wheelchairs, some with walkers or crutches. The children's dance movements are based on their abilities. Just like dance, Physical Therapy 4 Kids will also help your child with motor skills, balance, stretching and more.   Contact us to learn more about how we can help your child work towards physical independence. Physical The...

12 Animals Walks To Help Calm Kids And Get Them Moving Article Credit: Dyan Robson Here's a really fun way to get your kids moving! This is good for any age too. Physical activity is great for everyone. It can help calm your kids while encouraging them to be creative. Getting endorphins going has a calming effect for anxious children. These activities calm "deep pressure to their joints and limbs, help strengthen their sense of balance, and develop body awareness." " Animal walks also help develop a child's core strength and muscles." The best part about these activities is that you don't need any supplies or equipment. This can be fun for the whole family. Some of the walks include: Frog Hop, Seal Slide, Penguin Waddle, Snake Slither, Bear Walk, Crab Walk and more. Physical Therapy 4 Kids , we can help your children with physical movement. Contact us to find out how we can help your child. Physical T...