As a parent or caregiver you may be questioning, “Why is my child’s therapist working on crawling when they can walk?” Or, “Why are we working on core strength when I am concerned my child is toe-walking?” The Role of Physical Therapists in Child Development As physical therapists our job is to examine and evaluate…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Understanding and Improving In-Toeing In-toeing, sometimes called being “pigeon-toed,” is when a child walks or runs with their toes pointing inward. This often happens because of a natural rotation in the hip, knee, or foot. In many cases, in-toeing improves on its own as a child grows and their bones develop. While in-toeing is usually…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy
5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Youth Sports Sports are a great way to help children develop physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, they also open the door for potential injuries. The following are five components that help prevent sports-related injuries in children. Each should be considered when your child becomes involved in a sport—whether recreationally or…| Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy