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Supported Standing: A New Perspective on Physical Activity for Children with CP
Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for mortality worldwide. In 2010, to counteract the debilitating effects of inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, the World Health Organization (WHO) published guidelines for physical activity…
A little boy walks in a Rifton Pacer gait trainer while his caretaker assists him.
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The On Time Mobility Framework
“On Time Mobility” is a term coined to reflect best practices towards providing hours of daily active mobility opportunities to young children with disabilities, to foster exploration, motor development and socialization.
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The Nice F-Words for Children with Medical Complexity
For those of us working with medically fragile children we have our own set of F-words, and none of them unpleasant.
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Promoting Fitness, Function and Physical Activity in School-Based Physical Therapy
School-based physical therapists can promote student wellness and health through strategies to improve fitness, function and physical activity.
A girl walks in a Rifton Pacer gait trainer, accompanied by a caretaker
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Updates in Motor Learning
Research continues to increase knowledge in the field of motor learning. Understanding the mechanisms of motor learning can contribute to therapist interventions to further promote motor skills.
A girl standing in a Rifton Supine Stander, looking at a card with her caretaker
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The “How” of Ecological Assessment
According to Dr. Bronfenbrenner, ecological assessment involves stakeholders to identify student performance challenges and assist in their analysis.
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The “What” of Ecological Assessment
Ecological assessment is a comprehensive process of assessment in which data on student performance is collected through observation across different environments and/or settings. It is a collaborative process that involves relevant…
A boy in a Rifton Pacer looks at a communication device with his therapist.
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The “Why” of Ecological Assessment
In 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized with language supporting participation in the natural environment. This has challenged school-based practitioners to use the natural environment as a basis…
A girl walking in a Rifton E-Pacer, with the help of a therapist
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A New Clinical Practice Guideline for Functional Interventions for Children with CP
This excellent new study provides clinical practice guidelines at the activities and participation level of the ICF to families and therapists, addressing which interventions are effective and evidence-based.
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Cleaning Rifton Equipment
All of our products are tested to withstand a 10% bleach solution. Because of this, we expect that most commercial disinfectants can be used on our equipment without harming it...
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Tips for Writing a Letter of Educational Necessity
When you need to justify adaptive equipment acquisition in a school-based setting, by accessing funding sources administered by special education decision-makers, you may find the following resources useful...
young man using a Rifton TRAM with a caretaker
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P-PAS, Adaptive Equipment and You
The Posture and Postural Ability Scale or P-PAS is a tool that can be used to assess posture, postural ability and the quality of posture in prone, supine, sitting and standing positions. Posture, in this context, refers to the anatomical…
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