What is Overstimulation?: Overstimulation, also known as sensory overload, can happen to anyone, but it’s especially easy for children...

Written by Sarah Peavy, SPT from Elon University Information: Orthotics are commonly used for children to assist with mobility and range...

Been working overtime trying to get your baby away from that flat spot with what doesn’t seem like a lot of improvement? Thinking about...

It seems silly, right? But it’s true! Doors can help kids improve core strength. But first, why is core strength even important? Core...

It is perfect weather to spend some time outside! Did you know that while you are outside, your child can be strengthening at the same...

Here in Durham county (where Emily works), there has been some recent backlash to Durham Parks and Recreation. There is a new playground...

Prescribing foot orthoses (FOs), supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs) and ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) for pediatric clients goes beyond what one...

So you're practicing standing, but it seems difficult for the child and you can't figure out why. Or maybe they become fussy with...

Potty training with toddlers is difficult, but potty training those who have physical challenges seems like uncharted territory. You...

In-toeing, commonly referred to pigeon toeing, is an orthopedic condition in children. It causes the feet to turn inward while walking...

Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions that happen in infancy. About 1 in 100 infants are treated for hip...

Have you ever wondered what your 4 year old should be doing? Look no further! Here is a perfect example of gross motor skills at this...

Hey PTs! Wanna know my guidelines for recommending SMOs? Here is a little cheat sheet I use! Step 1 Look for indications of foot/ankle...

Chooing a daycare can be one of the most stressful tasks for new parents. It’s hard to find a perfect daycare. However, a daycare that...

Baby containers are products that limit movement when you put your baby in them. Examples of baby containers are jumpers, swings, bumbo...

Let me be the 156917th person to remind you that you should NEVER GO TO GOOGLE for medical advice. This includes pediatric milestones!...

There are several resources out there for infant gross motor skills, but when it comes to toddlers, there is not a lot of information out...

As PTs, we encourage that "containers" are to be used in moderation. As parents, we agree that sometimes you need a safe place to put...

Time for a moment of honesty. I’ve been so excited to pass our candy this year for trick or treating! It's our first year in our new home...

It is very common for infants and babies to prefer looking one way and not the other. This could be a result of in uterine positioning,...