On Your Mark Therapy

13/09/2020

It you are interested in the baby yoga and developmental movement class starting on Friday the 18th please email meaganthept@gmail.com!

08/09/2020

If anyone is interested in the baby yoga and developmental movement class starting on the 18th please email me this week. meaganthept@gmail.com

19/08/2020

We will be offering infant massage therapy education. Meagan O'Neill, MSPT, CIMI-2 is now a certified infant massage instructor. She will be providing education and instruction of infant massage therapy strokes to parents/caregivers. Meagan will be providing options for private in home instruction, virtual instruction and community instruction privately or small group. Pricing below
* Private in home or community instruction- 1 hour class, 1 family $80
* Small group in home or community - 1 hour class, max class size 3 families, $70 per family
* Virtual instruction- 40 min class, private or group, Private cost is $50, group is $40

Each family will receive an infant massage packet and unlimited communication between therapist and family.
Please email meaganthept@gmail.com with questions and to register. Upon registration you will receive a registration form, scheduling information and payment information. I look forward to meeting you and your little ones!- Meagan O'Neill, MSPT

12/06/2020

Just meeting Rex for the first time while Duke is watching Paw Patrol and noticing his walker to help him move! Love the inclusion even for the doggies!

General Info Appearances

06/06/2020

05/06/2020

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow on Facebook live for our intro to baby yoga and developmental movement. Please remember that any information provided in this video or on our page is meant for educational purposes only. We are not providing medical advice, diagnosing or treating. Please speak with your child's physician if you have any concerns!

03/06/2020

Baby yoga and developmental movement class will be added to schedule for bizzy bee and outslide in soon. Class at dance arts studio in Mount pleasant is scheduled to begin end of June. Reach out with any questions!

02/06/2020

17/05/2020

Coming in June free introduction to Baby yoga and developmental movement class at Dance Arts studio in Mount pleasant. Recommended social distancing guidelines will be enforced resulting in smaller class sizes. Stay tuned for more information! Feel free to reach out with any questions. We will be holding a summer session after the free class!

12/05/2020

As we are looking towards the next couple of months we are considering our baby yoga and developmental movement classes and what they would look like. Would people be interested in trying to do a class outside at a park? Are people still interested in doing a class at an indoor play center or dance studio with safety precautions regarded? Please leave opinion or comment . Thank you very much!

10/05/2020

Happy mother's day!

29/04/2020

Swinging a swing

Swinging might not be easy for some kids typically developing or kids with low tone, difficulty with motor planning or decreased coordination.
To swing independently, one needs to have strength to hold the rope/chain and pull and push with shoulders; strength in core & trunk to shift weight by moving trunk forward and backward without losing control or falling off; and good timing or motor plan to be able to extend legs to move forward while shifting trunk back and pulling rope then flex knees, shift trunk forward, and push ropes to swing back.
What to do to help on a swing:
* Push &pull the ropes to rock in place. 5 or 10 push-pulls, since this one doesn’t actually make the swing move, you don’t want to add frustration. Great for grip and shoulder strength, and endurance!
* To initiate swing, rather than push from behind, stand in front of child, pull legs/ feet forward &up and let go; this emphasizes the movement that goes with forward motion &helps put the motor plan together.
* Once swing is moving, have him extend legs to kick his feet to your hands (stand in front and put out your hands as a target for feet). This will give your kiddo successful pumps which will help encourage, motivate & decrease frustration.
Other activities to promote the right muscles:
* wheelbarrow walking- holding kiddos legs as he “walks” hands on ground. Look out for back and belly to stay straight and not droop, that’s a sign of fatigue or difficult to hold core tight. Start with shifting weight on hands, take a step or two; then try a set distance like across a room. Take turns playing playing a board game, wheelbarrow to spinner or dice.
* Planks- make it a contest or just count to 10. Encourage him to lift belly if his back sags!
* Boat pose- looks like mid-swing: legs out, arms out, bottom on floor (knees can be bent, try balancing a toy on shins).
* Rocking on floor- start on back, hug knees to chest. Rock forward &backward. Good for core and timing- sequence of when abs turn on to move and to control).
* Push ups /wall push ups (stand with hands on wall, to do a push up.

29/04/2020

Swinging might not be easy for some kids typically developing or kids with low tone, difficulty with motor planning or decreased coordination.
To swing independently, one needs to have strength to hold the rope/chain and pull and push with shoulders; strength in core & trunk to shift weight by moving trunk forward and backward without losing control or falling off; and good timing or motor plan to be able to extend legs to move forward while shifting trunk back and pulling rope then flex knees, shift trunk forward, and push ropes to swing back.
What to do to help on a swing:
* Push &pull the ropes to rock in place. 5 or 10 push-pulls, since this one doesn’t actually make the swing move, you don’t want to add frustration. Great for grip and shoulder strength, and endurance!
* To initiate swing, rather than push from behind, stand in front of child, pull legs/ feet forward &up and let go; this emphasizes the movement that goes with forward motion &helps put the motor plan together.
* Once swing is moving, have him extend legs to kick his feet to your hands (stand in front and put out your hands as a target for feet). This will give your kiddo successful pumps which will help encourage, motivate & decrease frustration.
Other activities to promote the right muscles:
* wheelbarrow walking- holding kiddos legs as he “walks” hands on ground. Look out for back and belly to stay straight and not droop, that’s a sign of fatigue or difficult to hold core tight. Start with shifting weight on hands, take a step or two; then try a set distance like across a room. Take turns playing playing a board game, wheelbarrow to spinner or dice.
* Planks- make it a contest or just count to 10. Encourage him to lift belly if his back sags!
* Boat pose- looks like mid-swing: legs out, arms out, bottom on floor (knees can be bent, try balancing a toy on shins).
* Rocking on floor- start on back, hug knees to chest. Rock forward &backward. Good for core and timing- sequence of when abs turn on to move and to control).
* Push ups /wall push ups (stand with hands on wall, to do a push up.

22/04/2020

Transitions into and out of sitting!

20/04/2020

Activities to help with rolling! Transitions are important for babies to learn. They help them understand how to move their bodies and plan for the appropriate movement of their bodies.

12/04/2020

Learning to sit activities

05/04/2020

Visual tracking skills newborn to 3 months

05/04/2020

It's important to remember that there are age ranges for kids to achieve milestones. If you have concerns please reach out to a pediatric physical therapist. We are here to help!

A child will not be smarter or more coordinated if they walk early, or talk early, or hit any other milestone on a standardized chart before their peers.

02/04/2020

Poolside baby yoga! Yoga is great for developing posture, flexibility, strength, focus, balance, attention and calmness. Kids are born yogis! Deep breaths and being present are most important. Modify, flow and laugh.

02/04/2020

When it's warm we stick our tongue out and play in the pool.

01/04/2020

Gross motor activities using your couch cushion!

30/03/2020

Anything is possible if you have trust in yourself and others.

29/03/2020

Tummy time video!

29/03/2020

Will be posting several videos over the next few weeks to help parents with gross motor activities they can do at home. DISCLAIMER : this is a free play therapy area, suggestions by physical therapists trying to assist with gross motor development and promote exercise habits and good posture in growing kids. This is not taking the place of actual live therapy, but is a great addition, fun ways to incorporate home exercise programs, and activities for any developing child or baby. Since most of the world has more time at home with their little ones: no more school, daycare, gyms (for parent and kids) play dates, and a need for socializing and ideas to keep fit and busy, we wanted to extend our expertise. Please always check with you and your child's physician before starting any exercise regimen and please listen to your body and your child's body. If something doesn't feel right or good, check in, breath, try it in a different way, or do something different. Not every activity is going to work for every baby, child, or grown up! Have fun, enjoy the time to bond and grow with the littles, and play!

27/03/2020

Warm enough to to be working in kiddie pool on balance and throwing skills

18/03/2020

Giving his farm animals a tubby! It's actually keeping his attention for more than 5 minutes! ;-)

16/03/2020

New CDC recommendation: Starting immediately and for the next 8 weeks, CDC recommends cancelling all events of 50 or more people.

Ongoing guidance recommends that, in areas where there is even minimal COVID-19, events likely to include 10 or more people at high-risk for serious issues should be cancelled. People at higher risk include older adults and people who have chronic medical conditions such as lung and heart disease, as well as diabetes.

If there is substantial spread in your area, all gatherings should be cancelled.
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15/03/2020

Many kids W sit. Why? How to help?

A pediatric therapist addresses the developmental concerns related to W-Sitting. This post explains the w-sitting concerns and why you should pay attention.