HeartSpace Blog
A thoughtful commentary on issues in Physical Therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges with movement
March 28, 2014
Standing Up
Over 27 years of pediatric practice, I’ve helped children with significant motor challenges master many skills. And I’ve discovered a surprising truth during that time – being able to move from sitting to standing could possibly be the most important motor skill over their lifetime. It doesn’t seem so important when they are small and
March 11, 2014
Tuesday Tip
A neutral rib cage is essential for diaphragm recruitment. Some therapists have told me that they have difficulty observing if a child’s rib cage is tipped up or tipped down. But don’t forget your handling skills! Sit or stand behind your client and place your hands lightly on either side of the rib cage.
March 6, 2014
The Great Bike Giveaway
I admit it – I am done with our northern winter and more than ready for spring. Looking back, one of my favourite things to do as soon as the weather got warmer was riding my bike. From a Physical Therapy viewpoint biking is great on so many levels – vestibular input, balance, spatial awareness,
March 3, 2014
Horton Hears A Who?
Some days I feel like Horton searching for Who-ville, trying to find clinically relevant information in a sea of lab-focused postural control research. However, like Horton, my perseverance has paid off and I have found some research highlights that have informed my clinical practice for children with disabilities. Over the years we’ve confirmed that children
February 10, 2014
Dynamic Core for Kids: Feedback from the field
As I have mentioned before, I love to get feedback from therapists who have taken our Dynamic Core for Kids courses. This week I received a wonderful email from a Speech Language Pathologist who has taken our courses. She writes: “Hello Shelley, Just a note to tell you that I use the information and apply