HeartSpace Blog
A thoughtful commentary on issues in Physical Therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges with movement
December 15, 2011
Practical Tips for Promoting Motor Skills
We used to believe that motor skills developed in a very linear fashion and that motor skills developed in a very linear fashion and that most movements were pre-programmed in the brain. Now we know that the brain constantly shapes our movements, before, during and after they occur, so that we can be successful in
October 31, 2011
Dynamic Core Goes to the APTA CSM
Our poster entitled “Dynamic Core Intervention on Posture and Function in a Child with Cerebral Palsy” has been accepted to the APTA Combined Section Meeting in February 2012. If you are attending the conference, please come and visit us!
August 29, 2011
Musing About Movement: 5 Facts About Movement and the Brain
1. Every motor event is a sensory event first. We can optimize movement by preparing/engaging 4 important sensory systems which connect the body and the brain. These systems are vision, hearing, vestibular and proprioception; they can be engaged by visual tracking, music, rhythm, and a variety of deep pressure and specific movement inputs. Each of
April 30, 2011
Dynamic Core for Kids Case Study: 9 year old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
At four years old S was diagnosed with low tone and gross motor delays. Subsequent issues included balance, gross and fine motor delay, increased frequency of muscle sprains, anxiety, sensory processing challenges. Last year at age 9, she was diagnosed with high functioning autism. Presentation immediately prior to Dynamic Core treatment: S initially presented with
April 30, 2011
Dynamic Core for Kids Case Study: 12 year old with CP
Shelley Mannell BSc, BHScPT Julie Wiebe MPT We have discussed before that the adult physiotherapy literature has clearly defined the inner Core as the respiratory diaphragm, transversus abdominis (TA), pelvic floor (PF) and multifidus. These four muscles have unique properties that integrate their function as the centre piece of anticipatory postural control. This subject has