What Physical Therapists

do……

Great Expectations
Physical Therapy and the Child with TM • Specialists
• Designers
MariJo Pesavento PT, PCS • Equipment experts

The 3 S’s of Exercise

Assessments

• Range of Motion
• Muscle Strength
• Posture
• Function
• Suppleness
• Strength
• Stamina

Suppleness Strength
• Alignment
• Tight and Loose
• 4 major joints • Resistance
– Hip • Isometrics
– Knee • Position
– Ankle • Gravity
– Trunk

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 Stamina Kidfitness tasks

• Consistency
• Mobility makes
stamina • Position Transitions
• Independence vs. • Conditioning
dependence • Endurance

Kidfitness rewards Balance

• Function
• Freedom
• Diminished Fatigue All pain = no gain
• Independence
• Self Esteem

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Questions ?

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