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Early Intervention - Why is it Important?
The brains of infants and children from birth to three year of age are changing the most in their entire lifetime in the zero to three time period. In the first 2 years of life, babies form 1 million new synaptic connections . . . not per hour . . . not per minute . . . but per second . ( Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University ) That's incredible! That means we have the best chance of enhancing all aspects of development in the early years. Every new activi
Dr. Janet Hale
6 days ago4 min read
Classes for Infants with Torticollis
Do you have an infant recently diagnosed with torticollis, who has a tendency to turn to one side and or a flatness at the back of their head? You might be interested in Classes for Infants with Torticollis that I'm starting with PACE Physio held at my home office - in Westmount. We'll start with 2 infants at a time in the class. In the Classes for Infants with Torticollis - we will practice how to actively get your infant to turn to the opposite side, teach you how to stretc
Dr. Janet Hale
7 days ago3 min read
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PACE Physio: Infant Physiotherapy, tummy time trick - make sure their elbows are under their shoulders
Quick tip from PACE Physio, infant physiotherapy, about tummy time. Place elbows underneath the shoulders, to help them lift up their head.
Dr. Janet Hale
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Infant Physiotherapy, my infant is bottom scooting instead of crawling. Is that OK?
Your infant is now able to move around in her environment to explore and that is excellent! However if she is bottom scooting, she is likely not crawling on all fours. It's important to see a pediatric physiotherapist to help you get her used to supporting on all fours and then crawling. Why do I need to change the bottom scooting ? Many infants who bottom scoot also have weakness and overall low tone in their muscles. Why is crawling important ? Crawling helps with a lot of
Dr. Janet Hale
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Learn about Physiotherapy in Agir Tot, Early Intervention for Infant and Child Development in Quebec CLSC's
How Early Intervention, Agir Tot, helps with Infant and Child Development in Quebec CLSC's - ACT early to prevent later difficulties
Dr. Janet Hale
Aug 28, 20213 min read
Tips from PACE Physio - What can pediatric physiotherapy do for my child with Cerebral Palsy?
Tips from PACE Physio - What can a pediatric physiotherapist do for my child with Cerebral Palsy?
Dr. Janet Hale
Jun 14, 20213 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Infant Physiotherapy, on the KEY milestones of motor development in the first year of life?
Important Motor Milestones: In pediatric physiotherapy, I am often asked by parents what are the important motor milestones in that first year and when should they get concerned. Generally infants learn to lift their head up and begin to tolerate tummy-time by 2 - 3 months, control their head in all positions by 4 months, roll from their back to their tummy by 6 months, sit independently without falling over by 7 months, crawl on all fours by 9 months, get up to standing a
Dr. Janet Hale
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Tips from PACE Physio - What can a pediatric physiotherapist do for my child with Down Syndrome ?
Tips from PACE Physio - What can a pediatric physiotherapist do for my child with Down Syndrome ?
Dr. Janet Hale
May 23, 20212 min read
Information from PACE Physio: Research on Torticollis and Reflux - are they connected?
Information from PACE Physio: Research on Torticollis and Reflux - are they connected?
Dr. Janet Hale
May 14, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Infant and Child Physiotherapy: What does a Developmental Delay mean?
Tips from PACE Physio, infant and Child Physiotherapy: What does a Developmental Delay mean?
Dr. Janet Hale
Apr 25, 20213 min read
PACE Physio - Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Practice makes perfect in learning to walk
PACE Physio - Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Practice makes perfect in learning to walk
Dr. Janet Hale
Apr 16, 20212 min read
PACE Physio - Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Practice Makes Perfect - learning to crawl.
PACE Physio - Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Practice Makes Perfect - learning to crawl.
Dr. Janet Hale
Apr 9, 20211 min read
PACE Physio - Pediatric Physiotherapy - Plagiocephaly or flattening on the back of the head - Why its important to treat early
PACE Physio - Pediatric Physiotherapy - Plagiocephaly or flattening on the back of the head - Why its important to treat early.
Dr. Janet Hale
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio - How do motor milestones like sitting & walking help with thinking skills, language & social communication?
Tips from PACE Physio - How do motor milestones like sitting & walking help with thinking skills, language & social communication?
Dr. Janet Hale
Mar 21, 20213 min read
PACE Physio - Pediatric Physiotherapy - What is hypotonia or low muscle tone?
Tips from PACE Physio - Pediatric Physiotherapy - What is hypotonia or low muscle tone?
Dr. Janet Hale
Mar 14, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio -Physiotherapy for Children - What is Toe Walking? Is it a concern?
Tips from PACE Physio - Physiotherapy for Children - What is Toe Walking? Is it a concern?
Dr. Janet Hale
Mar 14, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Infants - Why is rolling in infancy important?
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Infants - Why is rolling in infancy important?
Dr. Janet Hale
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Information from PACE Physio- Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Check out the latest research on toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Information from PACE Physio- Infant and Child Physiotherapy - Check out the latest research on toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Janet Hale
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Infant Physiotherapy - How can I help my infant with tummy time play?
Tips from PACE Physio, Infant Physiotherapy - How can I help my infant with tummy time play?
Dr. Janet Hale
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Information from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Infants and Children - What is the impact of childhood obesity on child posture?
The Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal (P. Molina-Garcia et al., February 17, 2021) just came out with an article examining the impact of childhood obesity on children's posture. In a review of 73 articles, they found that children and adolescents with obesity had a 1) 1.4% increased risk of lumbar hyperlordosis (the pelvis is tilted forwards), 2) a 5.9% increase of genu valgum (the knees are inwards relative to the hips and ankles), 3) a 1.5 increased ris
Dr. Janet Hale
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Infants and Children - Why Is Crawling Important?
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Infants and Children - Why Is Crawling Important?
Dr. Janet Hale
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Children - What is developmental coordination disorder (DCD)?
Tips from PACE Physio, Physiotherapy for Children - What is developmental coordination disorder (DCD)?
Dr. Janet Hale
Aug 24, 20202 min read
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