Stair Climbing Milestones Kids and stairs are often a nerve-racking combination for parents. A common question our physical therapy team is asked is “How do I help my child safely go up and down the stairs?” While this activity can be scary, it is important to practice so that your child can learn to be […]
The Importance of Core Strength Have you ever stopped to think about why having a strong core is so important? Have you considered that the core is more than a set of “six pack abs,” but is the foundation for all forms of movement? During physical therapy, you will often see us working on a […]
5 Activities to do with a Dyna Disc One of our favorite pieces of equipment to use in the gym is a dyna disc! This might be an item you have around the house that is part of your exercise equipment, and is an inexpensive tool that helps create big improvements in your child’s therapy […]
Winter Olympics Gross Motor Game Board It is almost time for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. In order to celebrate this fun to watch event, our Physical Therapy team has created a game board to help get your children moving in order to feel a part of the games! Getting Started: Download and print: PT […]
Roll-A-Die Activity Cards Get moving with our fun gross motor roll-a-die game! This game has four different categories of movement that you can choose from to get everyone up and active. How to play: Download and print our free Roll-A-Die Activity Cards Grab a die and pick out one of the 4 categories. Each player […]
Gross Motor Snowball Dodgeball Today’s challenge is to work on your motor skills and win a snowball fight! There isn’t always snow readily available here in Tennessee, however you can still have snowball fun by using paper! How to set up and play: Crumple blank paper into tight balls using those FINE MOTOR skills! […]
Gross Motor Turkey Trot Activity All that yummy Thanksgiving food has been eaten and now it’s time to get the whole family moving with the Turkey Trot! This fun tradition has a different twist and turns the race into an obstacle course to incorporate motor skills and is fun for all ages. Getting started: […]
A Gross Motor Balance Activity Today’s challenge is to work on your balance! Balance is a necessary skill for nearly all movements we do throughout the day, such as walking, going up and down stairs, sports, and play. Here are a few ways you can work with your child to improve theirs: Stand on foam/pillow: […]
Olympic Ring Toss The 2021 Summer Olympics begin today! In honor of this, one of our physical therapists has put together a fun game to work on motor skills for all of our future Olympians! You can check out his video here. Getting started: To make an Olympic ring toss, you will need 4-5 rings […]
Playground Play Summer is a great time for getting out to your neighborhood park! Playgrounds are an amazing resource for kids to build their gross motor skills as they explore their environment with family and friends. Check out this video to hear from one of our physical therapists all about playground play. The […]