You might not think about how critical wrist extension is to perform everyday tasks. However, this body movement plays a major role in life. Wrist extension is the ability to move your hand backwards, towards your forearm. This motion allows…
Thumb. What a funny sounding word for a finger. You probably don’t think twice about how critical the thumb is during every day activities. As a pediatric occupational therapist, in a school-based setting, I look at the thumb on a…
As an occupational therapist that works in the schools I often receive referrals for students with suspected delays in their fine motor skills. Fine motor skills refer to the ability to coordinate the muscles and structures in your hands and…
Get active this Holiday Season with the 12 Exercises of Christmas. Even if you do not start on the first day of Christmas, pick up on that day and have fun! Happy Holidays! On the FIRST day of Christmas my PT…
There are so many fun occupational therapy activities that you can do with your child this holiday season. Here are 12 of our favorite activities we found online, with links included! On the First day of Christmas, my OT gave…