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Repositioning Techniques and Devices for Torticollis

Repositioning Techniques and Devices for Torticollis

by | Oct 18, 2022 | Bilateral Coordination, Developmental Milestones, Early Intervention, Gross Motor Skills, Infant Development, Parenting, Physical Therapy, Tummy Time

Written By: Kallie Atti, PT, DPT What is repositioning? Repositioning is a tool we use as early intervention for children with torticollis. There are many different ways to reposition varying from how you hold your baby to how you change your baby’s diaper. For...
Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

by | Aug 29, 2022 | Bilateral Coordination, Cerebral Palsy, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Specialty Programs

Written By: Kristine Farley, OTR/L What is PCIMT?  Progressive Pediatric Therapy is offering pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy (PCIMT). PCIMT is a program to improve strength and mobility in the affected arm of children with hemiplegia (weakness on one...
Using the Galileo Vibration Platform in Occupational Therapy Treatment.

Using the Galileo Vibration Platform in Occupational Therapy Treatment.

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bilateral Coordination, Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, Gross Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Specialty Programs

Written By: Grace Chang, OTD, OTR/L Occupational therapists at Progressive Pediatric Therapy often use the Galileo whole body vibration platform to augment their therapy by providing low impact, smooth but powerful vibration input to a child’s body. The input of the...
From the Occupational Therapist’s Point of View: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Children’s Development.

From the Occupational Therapist’s Point of View: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Children’s Development.

by | Mar 8, 2021 | Bilateral Coordination, Developmental Milestones, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Sensory Skills

Written By: Brittni Barnes, OTR/L, Tara Ghorbani, OTR/L, Edited by: Megan Sliski, PT, DPT As we enter another year it is important to reflect on the events that happened during 2020. COVID-19 has impacted the world and our children have demonstrated resilience, though...
School Age to Teens Toy Recommendations

School Age to Teens Toy Recommendations

by | Dec 5, 2020 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bilateral Coordination, Cerebral Palsy, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting, Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Speech Therapy, Visual Motor

Compiled and written by Brittni Barnes, OTR/L & Teresa Hans, OTR/L Ever wanted to know what toys therapists LOVE for different developmental stages? Progressive Pediatric Therapy staff have compiled a list for the different ages and stages to foster development!...