Physical Therapy
Information about physical therapy, school PT, and development of gross motor skills.
What Is Physical Therapy?
A definition of physical therapy, with a link to more information.
A definition of physical therapy, with a link to more information.
Keep Physical Therapy Going Over School Breaks
School-based physical therapy often focuses on gross motor skills and mobility. Your child may have sessions once or twice a week, or participate in adaptive physical education classes led by a PT. When therapy stops for school breaks, you can keep the progress going by working with your child at home. Here are five ways to start.
School-based physical therapy often focuses on gross motor skills and mobility. Your child may have sessions once or twice a week, or participate in adaptive physical education classes led by a PT. When therapy stops for school breaks, you can keep the progress going by working with your child at home. Here are five ways to start.
What Are Gross Motor Skills?
An explanation of the term "gross motor," with a link to more information.
An explanation of the term "gross motor," with a link to more information.
Physical Therapy
Article on physical therapy for children, from KidsHealth.
Article on physical therapy for children, from KidsHealth.