Mann Method PT and Fitness, PLLC

01/23/2026

Well…our commitment to increased access to information sharing through social media in 2026 hasn’t quite come to fruition yet! But, no time like the present to start implementing goals! 1. We want to share more about common orthopedic and sensory impairments for people with Down syndrome 2. We want to share effective PT and OT strategies to help with those common impairments 3. We want to shine the light on awesome people with Down syndrome who truly work hard every day to improve strength and independence in so many areas 4. We want to empower providers everywhere with effective tools to provide the best PT and OT care for people with Down syndrome across the lifespan.

We are increasing information through research, collaboration, and daily life and we are going to work harder this year to increase the access and impact of all that information!

11/17/2025

We’ve got those November birthday vibes going! Happy happy happy birthday to all our friends with birthdays this month! And if it isn’t your birthday month, this is your reminder to set up a sparkle wall in your preferred colors and take some pictures that make you happy!

11/10/2025

What do you think about when you hear the phrase “”Occupational Therapy”? For many people, you may be thinking about zippers and buttons. But OT is actually SO MUCH MORE! Our awesome OT, Miss Jamie, and our amazing OTA, Shannon, wanted to jump start November by starting the Mann Method Confident Crew project! The OT initiative includes OT skills like planning, organizing, sequencing, job readiness, time management, following instructions, managing regulation, and yes - fine motor and dexterity skills! OT is so purposeful for individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan and we are so grateful for our creative and dedicated OTs for finding ways to make practicing life skills fun and purposeful! Everyone is working on a variety of fun and functional resources, including awesome bracelets and helpful emotion charts! Please make sure to pick one up at your next visit 💙

10/22/2025

All people with Down syndrome deserve access to informed, compassionate, and respectful healthcare. Yesterday, the National Down Syndrome Society launched CARE Down Syndrome to work towards achieving that vision. CARE Down Syndrome is a clinical education and resource hub for primary care professionals. It includes a 2-hour course, reference articles, and resource library that healthcare professionals can use to learn about the unique health needs of adults with Down syndrome.

CARE Down Syndrome was developed in collaboration with more than 40 experts including Brian Chicoine, MD, Hannah Graham, MD, and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L from the Adult Down Syndrome Center. It was endorsed by the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA (DSMIG-USA) and The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD).

📰 Read the press release to learn more about this initiative: https://ndss.org/news/ndss-launches-care-down-syndrome

🩺 Visit the CARE Down Syndrome website: https://careds.org/

10/21/2025

10/17/2025

Earlier this year, NDSS sponsored the first International Summit on Physical Fitness and Down Syndrome. 💪 It was a two-day event at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston where experts, advocates, and groups from around the world came together to share new research and ideas about fitness for people with Down syndrome.

👏 A summary of the event is now published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A and highlights the research findings and new fitness guidelines discussed at the summit. Read it at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.a.64256

09/08/2025

Thank you so much for the shout out!!! We are so lucky to get to work with our patients with Down syndrome and their amazing families and all the wonderful organizations that support them! Thank you National Down Syndrome Society

In honor of , meet Dr. Sarah Mann! 💪

Dr. Mann, PT, DPT, MBA is the owner of Mann Method PT, a multidisciplinary clinic in Arvada, CO, specializing in physical and occupational therapy for individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan.

Her journey began in 2004 when, as a personal trainer with no prior experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, she worked with a 40-year-old man with Down syndrome who taught her the power of movement as medicine and inspired her to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Today, the Mann Method Therapy Network is a leading provider of specialized care, with a dedicated team committed to supporting teens and adults with Down syndrome.

Dr. Mann loves helping patients gain independence through physical therapy and movement, which can improve life skills like learning to ride a bike or attending college, is incredibly rewarding as we watch them achieve their goals.

09/07/2025

Thank you so much for sharing! We are so grateful to be able to share purposeful PT-based exercise options for people with Down syndrome across the lifespan!!! For classes you can access for free anywhere anytime, please check out the GiGi's Playhouse Virtual Playhouse

Today's Resource Spotlight comes from Mann Method PT and Fitness, PLLC and GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. . The Mann Method PT Exercise Program was developed specifically for people with Down syndrome. The program was developed using a physical therapy approach and includes:
▪ foundational exercises,
▪ hip strengthening exercises,
▪ visual vestibular coordination exercises,
▪ cardiovascular endurance exercises, and
▪ stretches
The Mann Method PT Principles were used to create the GiGiFIT program available in person and online through Gigi's Playhouse. See the link below to learn more!
🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/mann-method-pt-exercises/

08/27/2025

Our bodies have several sensory systems that contribute to our sense of balance. People with Down syndrome often have differences in each of these sensory systems compared to people without Down syndrome. These differences can directly affect their balance. Fortunately, much like there are exercises that improve muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance, there are also exercises that improve balance and stability. Our Resource Library has an article on balance written by Jennifer Spiric, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Mann Method PT and Fitness, PLLC, and Brian Chicoine, MD, from our clinic. Check it out at the link below!
🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/balance-and-down-syndrome/

07/11/2025

Miss Jamie and Miss Shannon know how to bring the summer bash magic to life! Thank you all so much for coming to celebrate the fun at the park! We are so very grateful for all our wonderful friends and families 💙💪💙💪

06/28/2025

Thank you for an awesome GiGiFIT 5k morning!!! It is so fun to see so many friends and families together in such a happy place! We are so grateful for and all that they bring to the community 💙💙💙 It is especially awesome to see the whole Down syndrome community together supporting each other!

06/27/2025

Oh us? Just getting ready to present at in Dallas in July? Who will be joining us?!? Get ready to learn all the things from Coach Hannah, Coach Helen, and Coach Steven 💙💪💙💪