HeartSpace Blog
A thoughtful commentary on issues in Physical Therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges with movement
October 14, 2013
Autumn Update
Happy Fall everyone, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some happenings at HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children. This has been a very exciting month for me as the online courses of our lectures at APTA CSM 2013 are now available online. Just click here or go to the Online Store
October 3, 2013
Alignment Matters
I’ve just finished another recreational rowing season and have been reflecting on how much we improved this year, thanks to some great coaching. One of the first and most important lessons we learned had to do with alignment; we needed to learn to level the boat for stability! If we couldn’t level the boat, then
September 2, 2013
Connecting the dots
Recent reading on the diaphragm is helping me to connect the dots regarding the vestibular system and postural control. I thought I would share my thoughts and my reading list with you this month. *The vestibular system is a powerhouse in the brain, influencing many things from the perception of movement to emotional regulation *The
July 26, 2013
Final Answer?
In my practice, I address the postural control and motor skills of children with motor and sensory challenges. Every day I have parents coming to me, lamenting their child’s lack of core strength. I think it’s great that parents understand that central stability is key to motor skills and coordination. But several times a week,
July 1, 2013
A You’re Adorable
When I think of my teens as newborns, I can remember swaddling them, gazing into their eyes and never tiring of how adorable they were. I also remember getting lots of advice about how much I should hold them, how I should let them “cry it out”, how I shouldn’t rock them to sleep.