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I am producing this video series with my co-instructor, Myla Sunshine, who is a beautiful girl who has low tone and Down syndrome. She lives 250 miles from my house. Her parents were nice enough to allow me, a perfect stranger, to come in and share their daughter with the world. Thank you, again. My name is Amy Sturkey. I am a pediatric physical therapist from the United States. I hope to follow Myla as she develops. I hope to teach ideas to help her learn to move, crawl, sit and walk. I started this video series after questions came in from all over the world from people seeking assistance in helping children with low tone. The ideas I teach in this video are not appropriate for a much weaker child than the one featured in this video. I hope you find this idea useful and simple.
My website is www.pediatricPTexercises.com My Facebook page is Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises. Do not hesitate to contact me at [e-mail] with questions, concerns or favorable reviews! Please note I am unable to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated.
I also have available 4 children's educational books addressing Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I now also have 3 professional books "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Hips", "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Knees, and "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Ankles." If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. Please note: I am unable to provide treatment suggestions for a child I have not personally evaluated.
I am so honored to have people from all over the world watch my videos. I have reviewed and corrected the closed captions for this video so that you might understand what I am saying even if you don't speak English. I hope the directions below are helpful to you.
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Here are the links for my books on Amazon:
"A is for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder"
www.amazon.com/dp/B08QH9H5HR
"C is for Cerebral Palsy"
www.amazon.com/dp/B088TSJCYP
"D is for Down Syndrome"
www.amazon.com/dp/B079P8HH49
"A is for Autism"
www.amazon.com/dp/B071F4FFTB
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Hips"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156736
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Knees"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156760
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Ankles"
www.amazon.com/dp/B08TX2ZCFD

[@pragnyaparmita6888]

Thanks a lot for sharing these videos. Your videos are so helpful.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are so welcome. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

[@marywiedeman6936]

Thank you SO much! Your videos are so incredibly helpful, especially now since almost all PT is virtual. I've learned so much to be able to work with my 7 month old grandson, who has low tone. I can't thank you enough!

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Wonderful! That makes me so happy. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

[@khadijahnoor544]

Is your baby is how much neck control now

[@coletnicole]

That is amazing. I have a patient like youra and your video is helping me a lot. Thank you

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are very welcome

[@lifeofcpchild7920]

You are doing great job ❤❤❤❤

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Oh wow! Thank you!

[@gpganesh5519]

Very nice iam proud of your work

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know

[@kenekeje8086]

It was amazing! The connection with the baby was awesome. But I wonder how you watch your back on those positions.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thank you for your kind words. I am 56 years old. I have had no significant bouts with back pain. But I will say that I exercise five days a week to make sure I am in appropriate physical shape to engage in my profession.

[@yahyadocteur363]

Thanks a lot for your help According to your experience the walker is it a good idea or not

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I certainly use walkers with some of my children. I recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist who can determine if a walker and which particular walker would be best for your child. Here is a research article about Walkers that may help you. www.researchgate.net/publication/308000485_Evidence-informed_clinical_perspectives_on_selecting_gait_trainer_features_for_children_with_cerebral_palsy

[@mayuahire9101]

I am indian very helpfull vedios mam 👍

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Nice to meet you. So happy you found my videos helpful

[@shortgirl65]

Hello! Another great video. My question is: are you concerned about this child's elbows or shoulders with pull to sit since she has low tone?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

This child has not had any incidences of dislocations. I i’ve never experienced that issue with a child with Down syndrome. So no, I was not at all concerned. I have had multiple children with down syndrome have patellar dislocations though.

[@erikaenglishvietnam9049]

Hi Amy, Do you follow any particular rehab method?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I try to follow current research recommendations for clinical efficacy. But I guess otherwise not so much.

[@erikaenglishvietnam9049]

@@pediatricPTexercises Many thanks!

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@erikaenglishvietnam9049 You are very welcome

[@nishatajane14]

Hello mam My 17 mnths old daughter hving downs neither seat nor started crawling properly on knees wht should i do pls suggest mam

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I recommend finding a local physical therapist who can help you. Maybe this playlist can help you as it shows the progression of this child overtime

[@jedediah993]

Oh Amy, I wish there was a duplicate of you in my country.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I believe there are good therapists in every country

[@sherumd4885]

How can we improve low tone problem having epilepsy children over 8 months is this possible for them

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I think progress is harder to make when seizures are poorly controlled. However, I have several children with seizures who continue to make good progress. Hopefully the exercises in my playlist for children with low tone will help you. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu

[@jenelouperezsumalinog9169]

Hi maam ! How can I exercise my 5 year old baby with head control? She has tracheostomy tube

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You could always look at my playlist for head control activities. However, a tracheostomy can make it more tricky. I suggest you consult with a local pediatric physical therapist to help you.

[@seradoxa3537]

Hello Amy, thank you for sharing this information with us. Recently found out that my sons low tone is as a result of SMA1. He is only 5 months old. Can you please tag me on videos that can help him?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Gene Therapy is the most important thing you can get for your baby. A local PT is essential. Here is my head control playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@seradoxa3537]

@@pediatricPTexercises unfortunately, I live in the Gambia. Gene therapy is not available. Thank you for sharing. Xx

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@seradoxa3537 I will hold your child in my thoughts

[@pediatricPTexercises]

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[@SeemaDas_327]

Online class korta hey kya app ....my son is down syntrom..only 6 month ..but not holding ur neck n he'd control..u can hlp me ..

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is my head control playlist. Maybe some of these will help Head Control kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj I recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist to help

[@athiathi2100]

👍

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thank you

[@ameershairff3856]

My daughter is 9 month old she is not hold her neck without support she is not sitting with support she is not standing what can I do

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist who can help you. In the meantime maybe this playlist will help you:kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu

[@VaiTanvidairies]

My 8 months old suffering with low tone.. How much time we have to do this exercise per day.. please help

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Unfortunately it’s considered unethical for me to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. I can’t say that typically when a child comes to see me and the family is given a Home program, I ask them to perform the 3 to 5 exercises over 30 minutes an entire day.

[@vidhyarani8507]

Aapka clinic Kahan h

[@pediatricPTexercises]

संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में उत्तरी कैरोलिना में

[@sihanmohamed5864]

Hi mam,my baby is 3 yrs old but he can't sit own What i am doing???

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I strongly recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist who can help you. In the meantime, here is my learning to sit playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMV5czJ3ZRd6JWW8Joh3qgH

[@joyfullifejourney]

Mama is this baby had back and hand strength at age of 6 month old. My baby is 8.5 month old but still not strength in back or hand he also have downsyndrome

[@pediatricPTexercises]

So glad you found my channel. This is my playlist that I have just started as I have started following Everett, who also has Down syndrome. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjPqgM4rbEV8G1bMdC1Dyzaw

[@pediatricPTexercises]

And this video playlist is of Myla who I followed, starting when she was six months old. May be between these two Playlists you can find activities that will help your baby

[@pediatricPTexercises]

kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu

[@vidhyarani8507]

Aap Kahan se h mem

[@pediatricPTexercises]

मैं संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में रहता हूँ

[@jurianna9922]

Can I use this for 5 year child with CP?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I have certainly used these techniques with a child with cerebral palsy. I have no way of knowing if these are appropriate for your child. I recommend you consult with a local pediatric physical therapist to guide your child’s treatment.

[@jurianna9922]

Okay thank you very much

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are welcome

[@hameedfathima1378]

Hi mam

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Hello

[@hameedfathima1378]

My son 3 years old cannot head control and cannot sitting what can i do mam pls help

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is my playlist for head control. Hopefully one or more of these videos can help you. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@hameedfathima1378]

@@pediatricPTexercisesThank you mam

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are very welcome!

[@yahyadocteur363]

My son can't sit alone till now Really I don't know how I can deal with him

[@pediatricPTexercises]

After I help a child to sit I often work on advanced sitting skills. Here is my sitting skill playlist. Maybe one of these videos going to help you with more advanced sitting skills. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMV5czJ3ZRd6JWW8Joh3qgH

[@zaydeestar3040]

Hy my child is 5yrs she has cp spastic she can't sit nor stand plz help

[@pediatricPTexercises]

The most important thing you could do is find a local therapist who can help you. You will need a plan customized to your child. Hopefully, some of the suggestions and ideas that I have given with Sebastian can help you. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjOdH92UyJNlOHbB_bIvOsnk

[@mondanyanchoka7551]

My daughter almost 9...not fully supporting her head..not able to sit too...what should I do??

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Almost 9 months or 9 years?

[@mondanyanchoka7551]

@@pediatricPTexercises 9months....she also was born with one side of her face bigger than the other...her one eye is small and the ear is small compared to the other normal one

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@mondanyanchoka7551 sounds like you need to consult with a local team of doctors and specialists. Myla’s videos may be of help for you. They are in chronological order for you to follow kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu

[@mondanyanchoka7551]

Thank you... I will consult and give back the feedback

[@sarithabuddula9346]

@@mondanyanchoka7551 how is ur baby

[@keshanikavithma2001]

What is her condition?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

She has low tone and Down Syndrome

[@hiraddar6597]

Hy mam..my child is 2.5 years old..he can not hold his neck..plz suggest me some exercises..he is a cp child...

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Unfortunately, it is considered unethical for me to provide a treatment recommendation for a child I have not personally evaluated. I recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist to help you. In the meantime here is my head control playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@hameedfathima1378]

He would try any other traditional trement

[@hameedfathima1378]

Hi

[@hiraddar6597]

Ok thnkyou

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@hameedfathima1378 Be careful of nontraditional treatments. There are people who would like to take advantage of you

[@waseemabdul2445]

Hai mai name is sumaiyya and my baby is not standing on legs and she is 11 months old plees any vidio for mai baby🙏

[@pediatricPTexercises]

If you are concerned, the best thing you can do is find a local pediatric physical therapist who can help you. Here is my playlist for standing and getting in and out of standing. Hopefully some of these videos might help you. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjM1llP4H__xPvtRv2S2ZvFz

[@fezaanadnan8254]

U mean this exercise gud 4 baby??

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I am unable to say whether these exercises are good for your child. They would be good for some children at the right level of development

[@fezaanadnan8254]

@@pediatricPTexercises ok thx dear my daughter do her self she is 3.1 but m always say pls stop

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@fezaanadnan8254 I cannot advise you since I have not evaluated your daughter. I do wish you the very best

[@desirecipe116]

Hi ma'am Doctor tell us my nephew is cp child when he is born hi is normal and after 10 days he got high fever. Doctor's said with passing time he got well. he is mently fit but physically not well Plzz mam tell me which therapy is best to recover my nephew.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Unfortunately, a local pediatric physical therapist is likely your best option. Although I do follow a child with low tone and a child with cerebral palsy, the most help can be gained from a local pediatric physical therapist. I wish you the very best.