Physical Therapy - Strength - Lower Extremity

Physical Therapy -> Strength -> Lower Extremity

Lower Extremity

Lower extremity strength, or leg strength, is important for moving and walking safely. PT works on strengthening patient’s legs so they can jump with both feet at the same time, walk over various surfaces without falling, step over obstacles without hitting your toe, and walk with good bony alignment and support. PT helps build leg strength with exercises and activities that target muscles in the hips, glutes, thighs, calves, and feet.

Reference links

The Cognitive Benefits of Exercise In Youth 2
journals.lww.com
Author: Alex Diamond - Positive effects of exercise on youths' health and cognition.
Eating, Sleeping and Moving Recommendations In Clinical Practice Guidelines For Paediatric Depression: Umbrella Review 2
www.cambridge.org
Author: Susan Campisi - Depression is mental health disease affecting large portions of the world. It also an increasingly rising topic in youths. This article gives exercise recommendations that could aid the children suffering with depression
Ed McNeely 2
www.proquest.com
Author: Strength Training For Children: a Review and Recommendations - All exercise has been shown to contain many benefits for children. This article discusses the effects that strength and resistance training can have on kids.
Nutritional and Activity Recommendations For the Child With Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obesity With Consideration of Food Insecurity: An Obesity Medical Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement 2022 2
reader.elsevier.com
Author: Nancy Browne - Obesity rates has been gradually increasing over the last few decades. Many reports of lifelong obesity start as early as childhood. This article identifies the potential causes and aid.
Recommendations For Physical Activity In Asthma: A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Sports, Exercise, and Fitness Committee 2
www.sciencedirect.com
Author: Sharmilee Nyenhuis - Many individuals suffer with Asthma. It can have many adverse effects that work directly against exercise. This article gives recommendations on how to complete exercise while suffering from asthma.
The Contribution of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours to the Growth and Development of Children and Adolescents 2
link.springer.com
Author: Andrew Hills - Positive effects that physical activity has on a child's health. This articles shows the positive development and growth across the lifespan for children.
Evidence-Based Intervention In Physical Activity: Lessons From Around the World 2
www.sciencedirect.com
Author: Gregory W Heath - EBP relating to physical activity intervention. Helpful for adults and adolescents.
Exercise—Promoting Healthy Lifestyles In Children and Adolescents 2
www.sciencedirect.com
Author: Stewart Trost - This article shows the positive effects of physical activity on children through the lifespan. This article dives into the differing system benefits of exercise.
Evidence Based Physical Activity For School-Age Youth 2
www.sciencedirect.com
Author: William Strong - Evidence based practice guidelines that review the effects of physical activity on youth. This study shows the positive effects of physical activity.
Health Benefits of Physical Exercise For Children and Adolescents 2
www.researchgate.net
Author: Trevor Archer - Research article describing the benefits of physical exercise. Helpful information on staying healthy through the lifespan
Systematic Review of the Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Fitness In School-Aged Children and Youth 2
ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com
Author: Ian Janssen - A review dealing with multiple resource to showcase the benefits of physical activity in children. This evidence can be used to understand the positive effects of exercise on a child's physical and cognitive health.

Activity List(s)

Visual Schedule Cards

Goal Bank

Kim will safely perform 15 - jumping jacks, with min verbal prompting, 3/4 times per week, for 3 months, to improve extremity strength to join the playtime with her peers freely. 0
Savvah will actively perform upper and lower extremity and trunk strengthening exercises in every session at least 10 mins per session in 6 consecutive sessions to be able to continue practicing independently at home. 0
Olivia will cruise, using the wall as support, for 15 feet, for 5 sessions, to increase developmental ambulation for in school transitions. 0
Caitlyn will safely climb a ladder at the playground with minimal assistance, 3 times a week, for 2 week(s), to improve overall strength and endurance. 1
Jess will ambulate 100 feet on an uneven surface without stumbling to improve dynamic balance by 2 weeks. 1
Kara will stand on tiptoes, with minimal sway, for 10 seconds, 5 times over 5 sessions, to promote higher scores on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale. 1
Luke will ambulate 3 steps with no external aid to increase his stamina and walking independence in 3 weeks. 1
John will transition from quadruped to short kneeling, with min supervision, in 1 minute(s) to enable upright transitions in 4/5 trials for 6 sessions to better participate in classroom floor games. 1

Resources

March Madness Activity

Trenton Treadway, SPT

This resource was created to coincide with the March Madness tournament. It contains 2 different activities. One is a labeling activity while the other in an exercise list to be like the players.

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Superhero Animal HIIT Exercise

Whitney Castle

Enjoy this HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise any time of the day. This is a kid friendly activity, but any adult can join! The activity incorporates animal moves to make it fun. Perf...

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Spring Animal Exercises

Dana Parker PTA

Physical Therapy Resource. Exercise Resource. Occupational Therapy Resource. PT. OT. Movement Resource. Spring is in the air, so it's time to get moving! These fun animal exercises help improve str...
Includes activity list

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Physical Therapy For Spring: Daffodils

Dana Parker PTA

Physical Therapy Resource. Movement Resource. PT. Exercise Resource. A collection of coordination, core strength, upper and lower extremity strength, and crossing the midline activities. Great for ...
Includes activity list

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Physical Therapy For Spring: Strawberry

Dana Parker PTA

A collection of coordination, core strength, upper and lower extremity strength, and crossing the midline activities. Great for those who are dreaming of delicious spring and summer strawberries.
Includes activity list

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Physical Therapy For Jokesters: Wisecrack

Dana Parker

Physical Therapy Resource. Movement Resource. Exercise Resource. PT. A collection of coordination, core strength, upper and lower extremity strength, and crossing the midline activities. Great for ...
Includes activity list

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"I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" Yoga Activity

Whitney Castle

Read and move along to the book! Use the old lady to print and cut a circle/opening for her mouth or use on white board. Print and cut out food items to place in Old Lady's mouth or use food items ...
Includes activity list

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Farm Animal Moves

Whitney Castle

Have fun exercising while moving and acting like farm animals! This can be done for so many seconds or minutes or even to music for a game of freeze.

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Super Hero Animal Interval

Whitney Castle

Have fun with these animal moves as a great exercise and gross motor activity. This activity can help with sensory/emotional regulation, calming techniques, balance, coordination, and strengthening...

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