HeartSpace Blog
A thoughtful commentary on issues in Physical Therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges with movement
December 9, 2014
Ground Control
Any rocket needs a great deal of force to push off the surface of the earth. And when I think about the spectrum of my clinical practice, all my kids with movement challenges have difficulty has difficulty accomplishing this same task. They are like a rocket without enough fuel – they have difficulty pushing off
November 4, 2014
Lost In Space
So many of our clients seem to have no idea where their bodies are in space. It is clear that there are many layers as to why this occurs. I’d like to explore some possibilities as to why our clients seem to get lost in space and how we can help them stay grounded with
October 9, 2014
The Circle of Self-Regulation
Many years ago I had a lovely little client with low tone who was happy to come to PT and play. But each week, without fail, she would fall asleep after 20 minutes. Mom and I would comment on how hard she worked and I would send her home. The funny thing was, by the
September 8, 2014
Oh Baby
As I discuss with parents the movement difficulties that their children are experiencing, they often ask “when did this start?”. And my answer is, it may have started the moment they were born. Development is complex and it is amazing to look at the vast array of systems that begin to support function, even before
August 1, 2014
5 Things Being A Paediatric PT Has Taught Me
27 years ago I started my career as a paediatric Physical Therapist. My clients, families and colleagues have taught me many life lessons along the way…….. 1. When you are with a child, they should be the center of your universe. Get down to their level, make eye contact, read their cues and follow their