Physical Therapy Christmas Wish List
Need a few ideas for some Christmas presents that can also support your child’s physical therapy? Here’s a list of lower cost items from one of our pediatric therapists. Feel free to pass it on to Santa!
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Jump rope, to improve agility and coordination, and leg strength.
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Hula hoop, to improve core strength when hooping around the waist, or put it on the floor for agility and jumping drills! You can also improve visual-motor coordination rolling and chasing it with a stick.
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Yoga ball, to improve and address core strengthening, protective reactions, seated balance, and flexibility.
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Mini-trampoline (with a bar for safety), to improve jumping ability with improved foot clearance, lower extremity strength, and muscular endurance.
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Soccer ball, to improve visual-motor coordination, balance, stamina, and leg strength.
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Velcro ball and catch game, to improve hand-eye coordination, crossing midline, and balance, increase challenge by standing on a pillow while playing.
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Tricycle/ Bicycle, to improve bilateral coordination, leg strengthening, balance, and core strengthening (moreso on a bicycle).
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Scooter board, to improve leg strength and coordination, core strength, and/or upper body strength depending on how you use it, sitting or laying on your stomach!
- Balance track board: Improve balance and motor planning while standing on this balance board and controlling a ball through a maze on the center of the board.
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