#94 The Most Important Thing to Get Your Child to Walk: Exercises for a Baby with Low Tone

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Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises

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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. My informational books, "A is for Autism," "C is for Cerebral Palsy," "D is for Down Syndrome," "Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Hips" and "Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Knees" are available on Amazon. "A is for ADHD" should be available shortly. Do not hesitate to contact me at amysturkey@gmail.com with questions, concerns or favorable reviews! Please note I am unable to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated.
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@kochanaLola 4 жыл бұрын

I've commented on your videos in the recent past including an anecdote about my daughter who is 16 months, and was only walking holding one hand. I was having a heck of time getting her to let go of my support. I saw this video the day that you released it, Nov.2, and took the message to heart! We ditched the stroller that day. Every time she tried to crawl, I encouraged her to stand up (sometimes the encouragement failed and I just picked her up onto her feet) and walked with her holding my one hand. We walked EVERYWHERE - to the bath, to bed, to the highchair, all over the Home Depot, all over our local mall, etc. etc. If she wasn't sitting, she was walking! … and today, 6 days after I saw your video, SHE IS WALKING INDEPENDENTLY!!!! She is still reluctant, and would crawl in a heartbeat if given the opportunity, but she CAN walk and I feel that with continued encouragement she will be a 'walker' instead of a 'crawler' in now time. THANK YOU so much for your encouragement and insight! This super high anxiety mama can't thank you enough!

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Jenny B Hip hip hurray!!!! I am so happy. Thank you so much for Taking the time to let me know

@snehaskamath 4 жыл бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises Hi Amy. My story is very similar to Jenny's, except that my son is 19 months old. He took his first independent steps today. He went from taking 2 steps to walking around the whole house like he always knew how to do it, within a span of few minutes. I can't thank you enough for posting this video. Whenever I felt like giving up on him, I would come back to watch this video and it would motivate me all over again to get my son walking. You are doing a great job helping a lot of mamas like me. Please continue doing so :)

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Snehaskamath. Thank you so much for letting me know

@brigs1856 4 жыл бұрын

Always helpful! Finally I can catch up on your videos, Ive missed the latest few so looking forward to implementing these nuggets of wisdom. Our daughter is making such remarkable progress and all your advice has been a part of that. Two months ago therapists said she might walk by the time she's 4...now she's pulling up to stand and taking her first assisted steps (and she's just 18months).

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. It has been very nice for me through your comments to hear of your child's progress. I have been distracted by another issue in my life. Sorry for my delayed response.

@antoniaizuebe7228 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. This insight into the importance of changing their mindset to that of a walker , has helped me so much .

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I am so happy. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

@KDB21 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to let you know that my son took his first steps by himself the other day! I started watching your videos a little over a month ago and I took your advice to heart. My husband and I started having our son walk as much as possible wherever we were and it really helped him gain confidence and strengthen his legs in order to walk! He still mostly holds our hands when we walk, but he is taking more and more steps on his own each day! He recently had his 18 month check up and they did want us to take him to a physical therapist, but I knew he was getting closer to walking because we have been working with him so much! Now we don’t have to take him! Thank you again for sharing all of your tips! It’s greatly helped us to help our son! We’re now working on kicking a ball!

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Hurray! What wonderful news! I am sooooo happy. I let Myla’s mother know too!

@KDB21 4 жыл бұрын

Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises thank you! I’m so glad she has let Myla be apart of your videos to help parents like myself!

@HighTen_Melanie Жыл бұрын

Amazing advice Amy! Yes it’s about making every opportunity a walking experience. Really interesting.

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you think it’s amazing. I think it’s just plain old common sense. Thank you for your kind words.

@preciousifeoma9299 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.. Thank you for this eye opening lesson

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that you found this helpful.

@cupcakelady5961 3 жыл бұрын

We are gonna try that this week!

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Give it a couple of weeks and let me know how it went!

@saraenuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hai thnk you for all the videos , I'm from Malaysia and thnk you for sharing this helpful video

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you found my channel. I hope you find these helpful for you. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.

@hannahthapa7122 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ma'am very much for this particular video. My baby girl is two years who is a cp child and becomes tired wen ever I help her to walk. She sits down and don't want to walk. This is a big inspiration for me. God bless.

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad this video was helpful for you. Let me know how it goes!

@juanitachisholm2365 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo @Hannah, sorry too hear about your baby girl, how ever I have the same problem with my baby girl I just wanna know how is your baby progress thus far, mines she has mild CP and it on her left side she is holding on too walk but get tired quickly and can't manage to use her left hand too grab or hold on for balance, she is now trying and is 19 months old July she will be 2 and still not waking properly as yet..... thank you for your update...

@eventer3007 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! You are welcome!

@9029Erica 4 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot. My daughter has been walking holding two hands for a long time without any progress. Now she’s almost 2 years old, still not walking. I’ll try to walk with her everywhere. Thank you!

@amysturkey3651 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to hear how it goes

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

I hope she is walking now and doing well!

@9029Erica Жыл бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises hi! it's been so long time. My daughter started walking at 26 month, and now she is 55 months, running (still not being able to walk up the stairs without holding hands, but it's getting better). 2 years ago, when she was not able to walk, I literally walked with her EVERYWHERE, EVERY EVENING after I got home from work. Also, I got lots of help from you and other pediatric physical therapists in Korea (rehab for children is very good in Korea). But there's also a bad news - my daughter was diagnosed with Rubinstein Taybi syndrome last year. It has been very devastating time for me, but it also helped me realize how special she is. Now I'm happy at everything she's doing. :) thanks for not forgetting me. I recently recommended this channel to my friend whose daughter can't walk (she's 8 and diagnosed with brain lesions), and the minute I saw your reply, I was very glad. :) Thank you for keep uploading lots of activities for kids.

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

Sounds like she is doing well. Sometimes a diagnosis gives some structure to expectations. I wish you and your daughter the best

@rebbywealth9869 Жыл бұрын

Glad to find this channel... my girl is almost 25 months old, she can't walk/stand independently but she can move around while holding on furniture. Thank God on 21/12/2022 she finally agreed to a push walker. Am so glad and this video has come at a right moment. Hopefully in few months time she will be a walker. Will post an update of her progress

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

So glad you found this particular video

@farhathtabassum9542 Жыл бұрын

Did ur child delay all her milestone you went to doctor ,is now ur child walking

@rebbywealth9869 Жыл бұрын

@Farhath Tabassum No... it's only walking independently because she can walk all around the house if she is holding onto furniture or pushing something. Everything else she is fine and she was born full term with no issues. NB not yet walking but progress is good, even her posture has changed somehow, she is even more straightforward unlike before so hopefully soon.

@rebbywealth9869 Жыл бұрын

@@farhathtabassum9542 comment under this comment and tag you when she starts walking independently.

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

@@farhathtabassum9542 She was delayed in all her milestones. She is walking now

@hudaibraim3963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@theresehelmy93 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@pediatricPTexercises Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@oo7609 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are just a blessing for us, I keep watching your videos and I do visit Pediatric physiotherapist but everybody have different opinion regarding massages for the low tone baby so can you suggest whether massage is helpful for low tone baby or not??? Thanks

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry. I just saw this message. The research is very strong recommending infant massage for low tone babies. I did a video for it as well earlier.

@guptetanaya 3 жыл бұрын

It seems like my 15 month old doesn't have the "will" to walk. How do I get her to keep her legs stiff to bear her own weight? When I try to put her up on her feet to help her walk, she bends her knees and sits down. After the 4th time she gets cranky and loses interest in my "game".

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you need to start with earlier skills. I am pasting in the link to my playlist for moving from sitting to standing. Hopefully some of the videos in this playlist will be of use to you kzfaq.info/sun/PLAkJbMrHyKjM1llP4H__xPvtRv2S2ZvFz

@bigmacshamo4790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi maam! im so happy in this video.. Can ask something maam i have baby 4years old he can step 3 to 5 step he can eat by his own hand. Can physical therapy helps him to walk?

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot speak to a particular child, but I will say that I have worked with children who were four years old and help them learn to walk.

@Stylebyoma 2 жыл бұрын

My baby started walking at 8months but after a brief illness, it seems he has forgotten some walking skills and prefers crawling even to the shortest distance, he is 9 month, what do I do

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I have no way to give you appropriate counsel for your son. Most children do not walk until 12 months but clearly your child has had a regression in skills. I would refer to your local pediatrician for guidance.

@nyangomimbulo4336 4 жыл бұрын

Hi,I would like to find out how best you can help me.My son is 1year9months he suffered birth asphyxia and also had infantile spasms.he his able to push himself on the baby Walker but he his unable to hold his own bottle and he is unable to balance well when sitting please help.to me it looks like his hands are stiff but when I put him in the baby walker his able to push it to where he wants.

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Nyangomi Mbulo Unfortunately, it is considered an ethical for me to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. However, on this playlist alone I have almost 100 videos recommending treatment suggestions for children with special needs. Some people say that they go through the playlist and find the things that their child is having difficulty with and practiced of skills. I can only recommend a local physical therapist who can help you for more specific exercise recommendations. I wish you the very best.

@nyangomimbulo4336 4 жыл бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises thank you so much

@user-lg2gp4jz5p 2 жыл бұрын

بالتوفيق والنجاح الدائم

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

شكرا جزيلا

@kkhe8399 4 жыл бұрын

I really need some ideas to encourage my girl to walk more. she is low muscle tone and autistic. she walks at home and some other places that she likes. say she loves park. she only walks when she sees the playing area because she loves swing. but she refuses to walk when we leave. and she likes to go to nursery but she only walks when she is in the classroom and won't walk when she is outside even when we tried to encourage her to walk into the classroom she would make a fuss. she is 3 and over 15 kg. it is so hard to hold her sometimes.

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Well, every child is different. That is why a good local PT is a wonderful resource. My experience tends to be that you just demand it...meaning you give way more extra support and make the child walk with full trunk support if needed and make your child walk and slowly fade down the support. I don't know what your child understands but when a child understands, I just flatly say, "We are walking." and then MAKE her do it. Expect her to fight you initially but if you are consistent then overtime she should fight you less. You can try a positive reinforcement system. If there is something she really likes then have it in front of her to encourage her...She gets it only when she has walked the distance you want her to go. Sorry, without knowing your specific circumstances and your child's strengths, interests and weaknesses, your question is hard to answer.

@kkhe8399 4 жыл бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises thankyou for replying. I can say her trunk and thigh muscles are almost as strong as a normal child now. but her calves and ankle are a lot weaker. she has poor balance which make her clumsy when walking and falls and bump into people most of the time. is there any exercise would help strenthen her calves and ankles? many thanks.

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it is considered unethical for me to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. I would recommend you find a local physical therapist to help you who specializes in pediatrics. In general you can work on ankle strengthening by walking up and down hills, helping her walking up and downstairs, and working on reaching from her tiptoes.

@kkhe8399 4 жыл бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises Thankyou for the advice. The last time she seen the physio she wasn't even able to stand up alone or walk. The physio has said she would walk when she was ready and when she decided to.

@pediatricPTexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Kk He Clearly, I know nothing about your daughter. I always hate to second-guess a therapist opinion on the ground. But you might consider a second opinion.

@febeena6913 2 ай бұрын

Mam my son is 10 months old but not stranding with support what can i do plz reply mam

@pediatricPTexercises 2 ай бұрын

I recommend you find a local therapist who can assist you with a personalized program for your child. In the meantime, maybe this playlist will help you. Transition In and Out of Standing kzfaq.info/sun/PLAkJbMrHyKjM1llP4H__xPvtRv2S2ZvFz

@roeyelimelech6079 11 ай бұрын

Hey, my daughter of 18 months have started walking at 17 months. At the same day she took about 10 steps, three times and thats it. Since that day she has'nt walked independently. What do you think about it?

@pediatricPTexercises 11 ай бұрын

Initial walking can be inconsistent. If you need help problem solving your daughter, I recommend you find a local Pediatric, Physical Therapist who can assist you.

@roeyelimelech6079 11 ай бұрын

@@pediatricPTexercises Thanks 🙂

@pediatricPTexercises 11 ай бұрын

@@roeyelimelech6079 You are welcome

@pediatricPTexercises 10 ай бұрын

@@roeyelimelech6079 You are very welcome

@debbyariani9187 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy. I watch your video from Indonesia. I am mother of 2 years old boy with diagnosed low tone. He still can not walk. We take therapy session twice a week each 60 minutes. But progress is too slow. It is difficult to courage him to walk, he cries in almost whole session. What should we do? Do you think baby walker is helpful? He is not interested with push walker

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! So glad you found my channel and that you are getting PT. Unfortunately, it is considered unethical for me to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. Sounds like you need to problem solve with your child’s physical therapist fun ways that might motivate your child better. Sounds like he might have access to it already, but here is my walking playlist

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/sun/PLAkJbMrHyKjMq8hiEu5wCUGDKAsar_F0A

@debbyariani9187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos. Seem simple but important. They motivate me to stimulate my boy.

@pediatricPTexercises 2 жыл бұрын

@@debbyariani9187 You are very welcome

@mummyestherblog7102 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Doctor..my baby is 2years now but not yet walking..but he can pull up with something..please what can I do to help him?

@pediatricPTexercises 3 жыл бұрын

I think this video is one of the most important, but here is my learning to walk playlist. Maybe there is some ideas in this playlist that can help you. kzfaq.info/sun/PLAkJbMrHyKjMq8hiEu5wCUGDKAsar_F0A