#youthdisability

Nov 25, 20184 min read

MovNat®: Lessons in Functional Movement

I'd like to tell you where my Fall went but I honestly don't know, as I sit here right after Thanksgiving. Actually, I do know. It was...

Sep 15, 20182 min read

NIH Toolbox and norms...how do we use them in school based practice?

The NIH Toolbox is an incredible resource for physical and occupational therapists. NIH has developed population based norms for the 2...

Sep 2, 20181 min read

School is in session!

Back to school and reminiscing about summer...and I wanted to share about an online course I took...Storytelling for Change by Acumen....

May 2, 20182 min read

Tabata Style Interval Exercise: Meeting Home Programming Needs of A Teen

Technology has been posing more barriers lately than not, and I had a huge win recently I thought I would share. I am going to ground...

Apr 8, 20182 min read

2 Minute Walk Test vs the 6 Minute Walk Test: Which is more relevant?

One question that has come across my clinical desk recently, that I was not able to answer…what is the norm for the 6 Minute Walk Test...

Feb 11, 20182 min read

Fit4Work Debuts in the Big Apple!

Fit4Work has been a concept, a website, a book, and a lecture mostly focused on WHY you should apply work capacity and ergonomic concepts...

Nov 5, 20171 min read

Fit4Work YouTube Station

Just a quick note to let you know of a new resource I have developed, a YouTube Station where I have sourced a variety of exercise...

Oct 15, 20173 min read

Measuring Walking Distance for Physical Therapists

I have been on the search for an app to measure distance for a long time...unpaid. I hate paying for apps although I will if its really...

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Oct 10, 20173 min read

Too much emphasis on cardio and not enough on strength training?

I am one of those weird people that loves to review research, and figure out how it connects to real life. I also have a profound...

May 14, 20173 min read

Handouts to Support Fit4Work Activities

As Fit4Work continues to evolve, I have been using a few key exercises to build skills for youth with disabilities to build body...

Sep 4, 20164 min read

Fitness Assessment for Physical Therapists

Assessing physical fitness is very important when working with people who have youth disabilities. We know that globally, 81% of...

Apr 9, 20162 min read

The elusive squat: what is the fuss about?

In the therapy world, the ability to squat is a critical skill that demonstrates strength, balance and muscle coordination. In many...