Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Sep 9, 2021 / Activity

Have your kids ever played pick-up sticks? Mine love it, and I played it all the time growing up! Let's try giving this fine motor game a twist. Don't topple the teepee!

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Kids will love racing to feed their elephants, while working on their fine motor skills. Carry your peanuts using tongs instead of fingers!

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

"I grew up on a farm and I can't think of a day when I didn't hear my mom say, 'Girls, there is a load of laundry to hang out. I didn't often have the luxury of sitting around for hours watching Saturday morning cartoons. There was work to be done!' Now I can appreciate that some of that work can be

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Here's a quick, easy activity for hand strengthening that is sure to get a couple of laughs, too!

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This activity is challenging, yet so much fun, kids likely won’t realize all the benefits to their bodies!

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This game takes a traditional relay challenge and turns it on its head! This fun gross motor activity requires no planning and only simple materials you can find around your house! It’s sure to get some smiles while challenging kids’ motor skills and social skills too!

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

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In the United States, 61 million adults and more than 3 million children live with some form of functional disability. They may need help from a physical therapist to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable chronic diseases.

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Most insurance policies cover physical therapy services when provided by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist.  Physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association pledge to comply with the Association's