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Physical Therapy Book

Hi, all, I am looking for a book called Physical Therapy Management of Muscular Dystrophy by MaryBeth Deering.  Our school's pt asked me to…

Started by Danelle Dickerson

7 Apr 7
Reply by Claire Diemler

Hamstring stretching devices?

Is there any specific brace/splint that people are using specifically for hamstrings? I am aware of NADA Chair that was discussed here. Is…

Started by amit gupta

0 Apr 2

power plate / whole body vibration

Does anyone have any information on the power plate, using whole body vibrations to stimulate the brain and muscles in our boys?  I am wond…

Started by Michael Fox

5 Apr 2
Reply by Anitha Babu Kamath

Stretches

My son Tyler has been complaining more and more of his thigh muscles tightening up.  Are there any stretches that I should be doing to help…

Started by Vickie Bielefeldt

8 Mar 27
Reply by Debbie Schneider

Leg cramps

It is not common, but 3 times this year my son has experienced leg cramps in the calf. They are severe! It takes 20 minutes or so to subsid…

Started by David

7 Dec 31, 2011
Reply by Marla Swope

Physio hints

I was with my son on his first visit to physiotherapist. We spent time mainly playing and She observed our boy. She was surprised of  him b…

Started by Peter

0 Sep 25, 2011

stabilizer wheels or something for a bike

my son is 9 and he has a bike that someone not getting it got him for christmas last year, he really loves it and wants to ride it so bad,…

Started by Sara Savalli

3 Sep 2, 2011
Reply by Jessica Divin

Achilles tendon start?

This morning while running around waiting for the bus, Joshua, 7, started running with stiffer legs and his heels were close, but not touch…

Started by Joshua's mom

11 Jul 27, 2011
Reply by Jennifer

Scoliosis surgery/nerve pain

My 16 yo son had surgery on Oct. 1st. I have learned a lot and would be willing to talk with anyone that has questions.

Started by Dolly Beck

2 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by Dolly Beck

Night Splints

We are in Florida and having a really hard time finding a company that can make the night splints for Daniel correctly. We have had 3 diffe…

Started by DanielsDad

12 Feb 4, 2011
Reply by Archana

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