When Should a Parent Refer a child to Physical Therapy
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Birth to 2 months:
Doesn’t lift head in prone position (while lying on their stomach)
Does not turn head to one side in prone position
Does not turn head to both sides in supine position (lying on back)
3 Months:
Does not hold head up 90 degrees in prone (lying on stomach)
Does not extend both...
Physical Developmental Sequences 1-7 Months
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Change the position of toys and/or mobiles in the baby’s crib so the child will turn their head to see them. Changing the child’s position in the crib also assists with this and gives him/her a different perspective every day. Babies should be given opportunities to lie on their stomach to help develop...
Physical Developmental Sequences 7-10 Months
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To encourage baby to begin to move, place a toy slightly beyond their reach so they have to reach and pivot to retrieve it. They may begin intentional movement by dragging themselves across the floor or by pushing themselves with their legs.
To help baby develop the trunk muscles necessary for sitting,...
Physical Developmental Sequences 11-15 Months
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Around a year of age, baby may start to experiment with standing on his own, without holding on to something or someone. This is the first step towards walking and it can be encouraged in several ways. One way is to hold on to baby on his back and briefly let go while he is standing. Another is to have...
Physical Developmental Sequences 16-24 Months
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Practice in the areas of walking, climbing, running, jumping and balancing should be closely supervised by adults at this age. Balancing skills are very important to the success of walking, running and climbing. These skills can be honed by gently rocking her from side to side while she is standing,...
Physical Developmental Sequences 24-36 Months
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At this age, the child is able to participate in many activities, including climbing stairs to slides, peddling on a tricycle, catching large balls, running and standing on tiptoes.
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