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Assistive Devices: Positioning Aids (Slideshow)

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT Kids with special needs might need help with sitting Posi...

In-Toeing

Medically reviewed by: Kathryn A. Ritacco, PA-C What Is In-Toeing? In-toeing is when feet point...

Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)

Medically reviewed by: Abigail S. Helms, PA What Are Knock Knees? Knock knees — or genu valgum ...

Movement, Coordination, and Your Newborn

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Babies are born with newborn reflexes. These are involu...

Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD The reflexes babies had just after birth start to disap...

Movement, Coordination, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD At this age, babies are learning to roll over, reach ou...

Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD From scooting to crawling to cruising, babies learn how...

Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Walking is the major milestone for kids this age, and o...

Out-Toeing

Medically reviewed by: Kathryn A. Ritacco, PA-C What Is Out-Toeing? Out-toeing is when feet poi...

Toe Walking

Medically reviewed by: Abigail S. Helms, PA What Is Toe Walking? Toe walking is when kids walk ...

Tummy Time

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Tummy Time? Tummy time is laying babies on the...

What Are Forearm Crutches?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Are Forearm Crutches? Forearm crutches are devices ...

What Are Leg Braces?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Are Leg Braces? Leg braces are devices that support...

What's a Gait Trainer?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Is a Gait Trainer? A gait trainer is a supportive w...

What's a Manual Wheelchair?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Is a Manual Wheelchair? A manual wheelchair is a su...

What's a Power Wheelchair?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Is a Power Wheelchair? A power wheelchair is a supp...

What's a Walker?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Is a Walker? A walker is a walking aid that helps k...

What's an Adaptive Bicycle?

Medically reviewed by: Mary Bolton, PT What Is an Adaptive Bicycle? An adaptive bicycle is a su...