by RSI Staff | Dec 30, 2024 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
We love our foam and ball pits in our pediatric clinics–almost as much as our kiddo clients do! Have you ever wondered why we go to all the work of maintaining them? Though they are fun, they have many proven therapeutic benefits! Here are a few:Develop motor...
by RSI Staff | Dec 30, 2024 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Overheard in Physical Therapy: The Importance of Crawling on Hands and Knees Though there has been discussion in recent years on whether or not crawling is a necessary milestone–study after study shows the incredible benefits of learning to crawl on hands and...
by RSI Staff | Dec 30, 2024 | Occupational Therapy
Take a look at this future engineer! Pediatric therapist Emilio and his awesome client have been working hard in Occupational Therapy building the world’s coolest bridge! This bridge not only safely transports hot wheels cars, but it also helped practice some...
by RSI Staff | Dec 30, 2024 | Occupational Therapy
Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Using Sensory Bins to Stimulate Sight, Taste, Smell, Touch, and Hearing. Sensory bins have gained popularity in the past few years–and with good reason. Research shows that sensory bins can help children: Decrease sensory...
by RSI Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | Occupational Therapy
Ask an RSI ExpertToday’s question is answered by Brian Kingsford BS, OTR/L –an RSI occupational therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: How can OT help my ADHD diagnosed child? Answer: “ADHD is a condition that can affect a...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Ask an RSI Expert Today’s question is answered by Anna Ripley, PT, DPT–an RSI physical therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: My 4-year-old daughter walks on her toes. Is it a big deal? Should I be worried? Answer:...
