Play On Pediatric Therapy

Play On Pediatric Therapy Providing specialized physical therapy services to children in the greater Pasadena area! Services

Wow it’s been a minute! You’ll be seeing more of us on here soon, but in the meantime, we are thrilled to introduce the ...
10/20/2022

Wow it’s been a minute! You’ll be seeing more of us on here soon, but in the meantime, we are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Play On team, Cameron!

Dr. Cameron Brown is an Assistant Professor with West Coast University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Los Angeles California. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Biology from the University of California Davis in 2008 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine - San Marcos in 2012. Over the past 10 years, she has practiced in several outpatient pediatric clinics across Los Angeles county, holding roles as PT Department Coordinator, clinical instructor, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator.

Dr. Brown is a board certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and has worked on multidisciplinary teams and with children of all ages in multiple settings including clinics, schools, and home/community environments. She has extensive experience working with young children and their families, and with group-based intervention programs that blend the expertise of physical and occupational therapists along with speech-language pathologists. Cameron serves as a mentor for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, and for the National Association of Physical Therapists and loves educating and advising new clinicians. She has a passion for supporting children and families and addressing each of their individual needs. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4-year-old son, being outside, and pretending to organize her home 😊

Work hard, play harder😊 Happy Friday!
03/11/2022

Work hard, play harder😊

Happy Friday!



02/01/2022

Quick Tip Tuesday!

You’ve likely heard your PT talk about stance stability or single leg balance as a goal area for your child. It’s key for activities like stepping over obstacles, climbing stairs, running, or even getting dressed (think about how you put on pants in the morning).

How can you practice this at home? Easy! Try a fun stomping activity, like the one you see here. No fancy set up and no new equipment! This is a great example of using what you got in a meaningful way. Give it a whirl!😉

We may have cheated a little this year, but these cookies from  are way better than we could have done anyway. 😋Be sure ...
12/20/2021

We may have cheated a little this year, but these cookies from are way better than we could have done anyway. 😋

Be sure to pick up your special treat at your visit this week! Looking forward to seeing you all!

Happy holidays from the Play On team!

Quick Tip Tuesday!Vision plays a huge role in providing feedback to your brain to know where your body is in space. As P...
12/07/2021

Quick Tip Tuesday!

Vision plays a huge role in providing feedback to your brain to know where your body is in space. As PTs working with small children, we know visual cues can help make instructions clearer and provide motivation, which often results in more success with an activity.

Some examples (seen here 👆🏻) of this concept in action are working in front of a mirror or strategically placing items to indicate where - or where not- to place feet.

So, when setting up an activity with your child, try incorporating visual cues. And if you need more ideas, ask your PT! 🙂

11/16/2021

Hippotherapy is a powerful tool physical therapists use. Check out this cutie before and after ONE physical therapy session using equine movement! 

More upright trunk, bigger stride length, and increased gait speed are just a few of the changes we notice in this little one. You go girl!


When you think of physical therapy, you may not think of babies. But did you know that pediatric physical therapists spe...
10/18/2021

When you think of physical therapy, you may not think of babies. But did you know that pediatric physical therapists specialize in working with children as young as a few weeks old? Using their expertise in development and movement, PTs work with these little ones in collaboration with their families to improve mobility and function.

There are various instances when PT is appropriate for an infant, such as delays in motor milestones or presence of torticollis. And when it comes to intervention, research evidence indicates the earlier the better!

Happy PT Month!

Getting back on the horse (literally or figuratively) is no small feat and physical therapists are here to help with tha...
10/05/2021

Getting back on the horse (literally or figuratively) is no small feat and physical therapists are here to help with that 😉

Happy PT month!!!

Raise your hands if you’re ready for the long weekend!
09/03/2021

Raise your hands if you’re ready for the long weekend!

Quick Tip Tuesday!When your little one has mastered tummy time, try placing toys off the ground! This will encourage the...
08/10/2021

Quick Tip Tuesday!

When your little one has mastered tummy time, try placing toys off the ground! This will encourage them to look up and push with their arms in order to lift their chest and belly.

If they’re having trouble pushing onto hands and knees themselves, this low kneeling position (pictured above) is a great modification. The slight incline reduces demand from gravity, while still working on core strength. It also promotes hip extension and upper extremity stability, which are important for crawling!

Hoppy Monday! 😊
08/02/2021

Hoppy Monday! 😊

Quick Tip Tuesday!Even though your little one may not be ready to practice standing, it’s important that they experience...
06/22/2021

Quick Tip Tuesday!

Even though your little one may not be ready to practice standing, it’s important that they experience weight bearing through their legs *with support* before then.

There are various ways to practice this depending on your child’s age and level, but here’s a great one to try at home! This sit and reach activity promotes weight shifting and transferring of weight forward on to the feet. For the most success, make sure those feet are flat on the ground and you’re providing support at their trunk or hips.

Is your child not accepting weight through his feet? Need more tips? We can help 🙋🏼‍♀️

Give us a call to set up a consultation or PT evaluation!

06/01/2021

Play On is ONE!

It’s been a whirlwind of a first year and we could not be happier to be celebrating this milestone. Thank you to our families for entrusting us with your kiddos - it’s a privilege to be serving you all.

Cheers to many more to come!

04/27/2021

Quick Tip Tuesday!

Did you know that our arms play a huge role in balance? Arm positioning helps turn on core muscles to stabilize our center of gravity, allowing us to make little corrections when we're “off center." Think about what your arms do when you walk across a balance beam!

In new walkers, we typically see arms out wide at about shoulder height. This position is their natural way of stabilizing and as they get more practice, you’ll see the arms drop lower. While it’s TOTALLY OK to hold your baby’s hands when walking, sometimes we hold them higher than they naturally would be. This can lead to a lot of unnecessary leaning and prevents an opportunity for your new walker to practice balance on their own.

So next time, try walking while holding hands at or below the shoulders, or better yet hands free! Like this ⬆️

That Friday feeling 🤩
04/09/2021

That Friday feeling 🤩


Quick Tip Tuesday!Have a tummy time hater? Or just feel like switching it up? Try sidelying! This floortime favorite pro...
04/06/2021

Quick Tip Tuesday!

Have a tummy time hater? Or just feel like switching it up? Try sidelying! 

This floortime favorite promotes hands to midline, offloads any pressure on the head, and strengthens the front and back muscles of the trunk (co-contraction), necessary for higher lever skills, like sitting. Grab an interactive toy and a rolled up towel (or simply use your body) for easy set up!

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Altadena, CA
91001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16264953578

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