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Best Physical Therapy NYC to Treat Shoulder Pain

Best Physical Therapy in NYC is very effective after a shoulder injury or surgery. Follow well-structured conditioning prescribed by your doctor or Trusted Physical Therapist NYC. He will evaluate the exercises that will best help you. Keeping shoulder muscles strong can relieve shoulder pain and prevent further injury.

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Fun News Friday! For Special-Needs Students, Custom Furniture Out of Schoolhouse Scraps

Fun News Friday! For Special-Needs Students, Custom Furniture Out of Schoolhouse Scraps #pediPT #physicaltherapy

A rare informative article about a school physical therapist!

Highlights from the article:

Whenever Michael Konstalid visits a school, he makes sure to pay a visit to the basement.

There, Mr. Konstalid, a roaming physical therapist for the New York City Education Department, gives his phone number to a custodian and asks that no broken furniture be thrown away until he is called. This protocol…

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Fun News Friday! Why Babies Love (And Learn From) Magic Tricks

Fun News Friday! Why Babies Love (And Learn From) Magic Tricks #pediPT #magic #physicaltherapy

Here’s a great article along with audio discussing a study about something new about how babies learn. As a physical therapist, we learn a lot about motor learning and how one acquires a new skill or relearns an old skill. This is especially important in pediatrics where there is brand new learning happening multiple times during a session. I plan on using this method with some of my kiddos! ‪

Wh…

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In the News- Chelsea Werner, gymnast with Down Syndrome

In the News- Chelsea Werner, gymnast with Down Syndrome #DSawareness #specialolympics #gymnastics #pediPT #todayshow

Here’s an article to add a little joy to your holiday season!

Champion gymnast with Down syndrome overcomes obstacles, inspires others

Make sure to watch the Today video in the article!

Her story is a great example of how strengthening and practice can help manage low muscle tone.

Here’s another video I found showing Chelsea’s story and skills!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbwpGsgeJYk…

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Happy Physical Therapy Month! Everyday Tips and Tricks

Happy Physical Therapy Month! Everyday Tips and Tricks #PTmonth #pediPT #kids #play #NPTM

Sorry for the lack of posts during this important month for physical therapists!

I first wanted to highlight a page on my main page that tells you all about what pediatric physical therapy is.

One of the main issues that I am concerned with as a pediatric physical therapist, is how parents can continue to practice the skills that I work on during our physical therapy sessions.  I always emphasize…

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I saw this over the weekend and have watched it ten times already. Watch Kayden - a recent double amputee - walk on his prosthetics for the first time. You can see the entire video on our blog at Pediastaff.com/blog. If it's not at the top, type "2-Year old" in search box. #pediOT #pediPT #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #ot2be #pt2be

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Tips and Tricks! Stickers and Right and Left

Tips and Tricks! Stickers and Right and Left #pediPT #physicaltherapy #play #kids

My other favorite tool to use during therapy sessions is stickers!

One way I use them is to help my patients focus on using 1 arm or leg more than the other.  I usually use this method if I’m working on strengthening or balance or just using 1 arm or leg more.  These patients usually have a diagnosis where 1 side is weaker like a stroke or cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy.  Or they may just…

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Happy Monday News- Video: Incredible story of how abandoned dog helped disabled boy overcome fear of outside world

Happy Monday News- Video: Incredible story of how abandoned dog helped disabled boy overcome fear of outside world #pediPT #therapy #dogs

Wanted to get your Monday started on a Happy and uplifting note!

Saw this article in my weekly newsletter from Therapy Fun Zone

I really enjoyed reading this article and seeing the great video because it highlights an important part of pediatric therapy, which isn’t just about increasing a child’s mobility but also increasing their participation with their daily life activities.  I love how the…

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