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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physical-Gross Motor Skills- Output starts at Growss Motor Skills, Describe physical therapy.
  1. Some things to watch for
    1. W sitting
    2. Bone malformation- low muscle tone.
  2. It’s all about shoulders and core.
    1. Crawling, grabbing, and feeding starts at shoulders
    2. Core stabiles for sitting, crawling and walking
  3. Braces
    1. Ankle and foot braces help muscles develop strength in the right direction
    2. High top brace, then low top braces
  4. ESTEM for muscle development
    1. Signaling to brain-reminder that muscles are there.
i.      Hip flexors, ankles, shoulders
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