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Getting the most out of every move! Sarah Tintle Physical Therapy
Exercises and Videos
Yoga sequence 1-10
Yoga flow 1-10. This is a modified sun salutation that is a great introduction to yoga for kids of all ages. Make sure you count while doing the movements - this helps match your breath to your body.
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Jumping Jacks!
Here is a short video teaching how to do a jumping jack. See if you can do 10 in a row!
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Balance
This is a short video with 3 activities to increase balance. Email me if you would like some more ideas!
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Calming breath exercises
If you can't breath, you can't function! This video demonstrates three simple activities you can do with your child (or they can do alone!) to help them work on controlling their breathing.
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Movement break!
Short, high intensity exercises (with cleansing breathing exercises before and after). These exercises are best used with older or more active students, who need a movement break during the school day.
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Head Control Part 1
Head control is typically acquired around 4-6 months. This video will show some ways to work with an infant or young child for activating core and neck muscles
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Head Control Part 2
Although head control is acquired at a young age, many children reach school age and continue to show some signs of weakness in their neck and shoulder girdle muscles. This video will show exercises for bigger kids who want to continue to strengthen these muscle groups. Weak neck and shoulder girdle muscles can lead to difficulty with posture, handwriting, and prolonged attention. If your child is struggling with any of this, give these exercises a try!
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Animal moves
This video shows 4 animal moves: Bunny hops (for jumping and fast twitch muscle activation), Bear Crawl (for shoulder girdle and core strength), Crab Walk (for glut and hamstring strengthening), and Turtle (to decrease stimulation and calm body down). Feel free to pause video and spend more time on each exercise. password: animal
Yoga Video for kids
Yoga is a great way to gain strength, increase focus, and decrease stress - it is also a lot of fun! Check out this, kid-friendly video, for a short yoga workout!
How to do a squat!
Squats are a great way for older kids to build strength and maintain flexibility. Check out this video for a great demonstration of how to do a squat correctly. However, do not add weight to your squats unless your PT or athletic trainer says you are ready - bodyweight is plenty for most kids!