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Posture Exercises for Kids
Children can be terrible slouchers! You know the symptoms- shoulders down, stomach out, back hunched. There is no time like the present for your kids to learn good habits. In fact, the sooner, the better. Even if you children do not have medical conditions, such as scoliosis, which cause back problems, they can still benefit from doing posture exercises. After all, many children spend part of their days in rigid school chairs or slouched on couches watching television or playing video games. Keep exercises short and pain-free to ensure they stick with the routine! And maybe skip balancing books on their head…
Deep Breathing Exercises During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the most physically stressful period of a woman’s life. Using deep breathing exercises during this time will help mom to relax, increase oxygen intake and get her ready for labor.
Core Exercises for Women at Home
When you have a strong core, that is, strong abdominal, back and pelvic muscles, you are more likely to have good balance and will notice an improvement in your ability to perform other physical tasks, such as playing your sport of choice or simply have more stamina to go about your day. You can work your core without ever leaving home or buying any fancy, space-hogging equipment.
OT-Related Exercises for Children with Autism
My child frequently has a “high engine.” He was taught this phrase to describe how his body is feeling. A high engine means hes racing inside. His body sometimes has a low engine but that typically takes place first thing in the morning. Low engine means he has no energy in his body. When his engine is high, our child needs to do something to help his body. He wants to regulate his body to get the level to a moderate level, one that he’s comfortable with and leads to less body-related behaviors.
4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and childbirth exact an enormous toll on a womans body. It is transforming and beautiful, but when a mother does not get the physical and emotional support she needs, the effects can be devastating.