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Why Should I Hold My Stretches For 3+ Minutes?

Why Should I Hold My Stretches For 3+ Minutes?

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Oct 7, 2022 | Bilateral Coordination, Ergonomics, Gross Motor Skills, Limb Lengthening, Pediatric Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Pediatric Yoga, Physical Therapy

Written By: Erica Koester, DPT  Has your therapist mentioned that you should stretch for 3+ minutes? Here is the reason why.   The fascia, a.k.a. connective tissue, requires time to stretch.   What is fascia? Why is it important?  Fascia...
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PPT4Kids Therapists Visit Paley Institute

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Apr 5, 2013 | Limb Lengthening, Pediatric Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy

A few of our PPT4Kids therapists recently visited the Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL, and I had the wonderful honor of tagging along. Wow! What an amazing place! The Institute offers families access to the...

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