What is elastic therapeutic taping? Elastic therapeutic taping is used as an adjunct to physical therapy. It is used to increase carryover from a child’s treatment session to when they are at home. Therapeutic tape is a cotton tape with elasticity woven in, which means that the tape will not restrict movement. There are several…

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING THIS TREATMENT FOR MY BABY? In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics began their “Back to Sleep” campaign to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The campaign was successful in reducing SIDS by 40% in the United States, but has resulted also in contributing to the development of torticollis in…

As pediatric physical therapists, we commonly treat babies that have atypical or asymmetrical head shapes as a result of positioning or a variety of other factors. With early intervention, a number of techniques and positioning strategies can halt this asymmetrical shaping and avoid corresponding facial asymmetries that are often seen in conjunction with abnormal head…

Lift the flap, turn the page, lift the flap, turn the page. This is what many of us think about when envisioning an interactive story time with our kids. But, there are numerous other ways to engage your child in books! Building a bond with books can start when babies learn to hold objects in…

Encouraging your child to assume more developmentally appropriate positions during play I see W-sitting everywhere – in my daughter’s play group, at the park and even on TV commercials. As a PT I often get questions from parents asking, “Is W-sitting really a problem?” or “My child seems most comfortable when W-sitting. Should I really…

Copyright 1995/2022 by Dr. Kay A. Toomey   Does your child choke or gag during meals? Does he/she have difficulty eating any of the foods in a texture group or a nutrition group? The SOS Approach to Feeding is a developmental feeding therapy that allows a child to interact with and learn about foods in a…

What is going on in my child’s brain? Can you believe that scholars and researchers used to believe that babies were born with no mind as if they were blank slates? Many parents back then were perplexed by such conclusion, if not accusation. We see how capable our children are each minute we spend time…

If you watch a typically-developing seven- or eight-month-old child for an hour, you will see them move and assume a wide range of positions. There is an amazing amount of variety in their movement. Variety is important – we want our children to be comfortable and able to play in sitting, on their back, on…

Feeding development is a complex topic that can be confusing for many parents to navigate. With hundreds of information sources out there, it becomes difficult to understand your child’s feeding development and the strategies you can use to help raise a healthy eater. Below we offer some helpful tips to support your child’s feeding during…