Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core muscles are the muscles in the abdomen, back, and pelvis, and are the center of control for everything the body does.

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

Encourage your kids to become some of the bravest circus performers—tightrope walkers! Find your tightrope, get up your courage, and get moving with one of the most fun gross motor activities around!

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This game takes a traditional relay challenge and turns it on its head! This fun gross motor activity requires no planning and only simple materials you can find around your house! It’s sure to get some smiles while challenging kids’ motor skills and social skills too!

Sep 30, 2015 / Activity

What kid wouldn't want to be a monster for a day? Let them walk on the wild side by making "monster feet."

Sep 14, 2021 / Handouts

Six simple exercises to gauge your flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular capacity.

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In the United States, 61 million adults and more than 3 million children live with some form of functional disability. They may need help from a physical therapist to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable chronic diseases.

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Explore stories about people whose physical therapist helped them move forward.

May 12, 2020 / Video

Emily Hockman, PT, DPT, leads fun adaptive dance moves for kids aged three to five.

Jun 3, 2020 / Video

A physical therapist led posture break with exercises to do several times daily for people who spend most of their workday sitting at a computer.

Dec 11, 2020 / Video

Four exercises from physical therapists to help older adults who use a walker maintain muscle strength and overall health, and reduce their risk for falls.