Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Resource Material
Our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine resources are designed to help young athletes and active children recover from injuries, manage pain, and prevent future issues.
- ACL Injury
- Ankle Sprains
- Chronic Pain – What is Pain?
- Core Stabilization Program
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Posture and Body Mechanics
- Proper Form for Squats, Lunges and Hopping
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Sever’s Disease
- Warm-up and Injury Prevention
- Video: Dynamic Warm-Up
Developmental & Behavioral Resources
Rady Children’s Health Services Developmental and Behavioral Team strives to educate patients and parents about developmental issues in children – and the signs that may indicate that need for an evaluation by a physical therapist. Click on the links below for doctor-reviewed articles.
Movement Coordination
- Movement, Coordination, and Your Newborn
- Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
- Movement, Coordination, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old
- Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
- Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Resources for Infants
- Developmental activities for infants 0-3 months
- Developmental activities for infants 3-6 months
- Developmental activities for infants 6-9 months
- Developmental activities for infants 9-12 months
- What toys are appropriate for my child?
- Toys and books to support development in the 1st year
- Floor time
- Tummy Time
- How to choose a hip-healthy baby carrier
- Benefits of crawling
- Flat feet
- Core strengthening for children
- The purpose of play
Resources for Toddlers
- Developmental activities for infants 12-18 months
- Developmental activities for infants 18-24 months
- Developmental activities for infants 24-36 months
- Your child is walking… now what?
- Next steps after the first steps
- Developing gait, balance, and strength in new walkers
- Your child’s legs and feet as they grow
- Why children fall
- Flat feet
- Core strengthening for children
- The purpose of play
- Toys & books to support your toddler’s development
Resources for Preschool-Age Children
- Learning to ride a bike
- Physical activities for 2 – 4 year olds
- Flat feet
- Core strengthening for children
- The purpose of play
Resources for School-Age Children