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Developmental pediatric physical therapy focuses on addressing the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents who experience delays or challenges in their functional movement and participation development.
Adaptive gymnastics involves modifying traditional gymnastics skills, progressions, & equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and neurodivergent people, ensuring their participation in gymnastics activities.
Adaptive gymnastics is designed to make gymnastics accessible and enjoyable for individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities. This approach includes modifications to skills, equipment, and teaching techniques to meet the specific needs of participants. These modifications might include specialized apparatus, adjusted lesson plans, and personalized coaching strategies to support each individual's abilities and goals. The primary aim is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every participant can engage in gymnastics activities, build skills, and experience the physical and social benefits of the sport.
Benefits:
Enhances motor skills and coordination
Builds physical strength and flexibility
Provides opportunities for social interaction and teamwork
Fosters self-confidence and personal growth
Promotes sensory integration and regulation
Encourages active participation in physical activity
Supports the development of life skills, such as following instructions and working in a group
Creates an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates diverse abilities
Adaptive Gymnastics Options
1:1 Adaptive Gymnastics or Adaptive Trampoline Lessons: We offer personalized 1:1 adaptive gymnastics and trampoline lessons to cater to the individual needs of each child. These sessions are customized to enhance gymnastics skills, build confidence, and develop motor abilities in a supportive and engaging environment. They can serve as a support or addition to your child’s therapy services, helping them progress in their gymnastics journey.
Adaptive Gymnastics Class (4:1 Ratio; Student to Teacher): Our Adaptive Trampoline Class is designed for children with physical and cognitive disabilities and neurodivergent children. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1, we ensure personalized attention and a safe, inclusive space for all participants to enjoy the benefits of trampolining. (This class is provided in partnership with The Rock of Sports & Performing Arts)
If you would like to participate in Adaptive Gymnastics, please contact us for more information via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on addressing the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents who experience delays or challenges in their functional movement and participation development. Physical therapy is designed to optimize motor skills, movement patterns, and overall physical function to support a child's unique growth and development.
At Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline, our developmental pediatric physical therapy services cover a wide range of conditions and concerns, including but not limited to:
Motor Delays: Addressing delays in gross motor skills such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, navigating stairs and environments.
Neurological Conditions: Providing interventions for children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental coordination disorder.
Orthopedic Conditions: Managing musculoskeletal conditions such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, and toe walking.
Genetic Disorders: Supporting children with genetic disorders that impact their physical development and mobility.
Sensory Integration and Executive Functioning: Addressing sensory processing and motor planning difficulties that affect a child's ability to participate in daily activities and movement.
Balance and Coordination: Improving balance, coordination, and postural control to enhance functional mobility and participation in activities.
Through individualized assessment and treatment plans, our developmental pediatric physical therapists work collaboratively with families to achieve meaningful goals and support each child's unique journey to reaching their full potential through child-led play-based sessions in a neurodiversity-affirming environment.
This is a one-on-one, in-depth evaluation consisting of an age-appropriate analysis of posture, balance and coordination, flexibility, strength, mobility skills, transitional movements, quality of movements, motor planning, gait/walking quality, and higher-level gross motor skills, if appropriate. You will receive a written report with observational and standardized results outlining your child's strengths and areas that could be improved with physical therapy, demonstration and collaborative education on purposeful play-based activities to be completed throughout the day specific to your child and home, a detailed home exercise program complete with pictures and videos specific to your child and their gross motor goals (as needed), a list of developmentally appropriate toys specific to your child and their goals (as needed), and ongoing concierge support via phone/text/email to ensure success.
No, a referral is not required to get started with our services. In the state of Texas, a physical therapist can evaluate and treat for up to 10 business days without a referral. If physical therapy services are expected to extend past this period, Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline will reach out to your primary care provider to obtain a referral for you.
Additionally, our Developmental Playgroups are considered wellness services and do not require physician approval to attend.
No. Our goal to help your child be their unique self without limits, especially without limitations placed by insurance providers regarding number of visits and when those visits can be utilized. As an out-of-network provider there are no requirements to qualify for therapy, waitlists, prior authorizations, or session caps. All costs are known upfront; those unexpected bills months after rendered services won't happen here!We do not accept insurance, however can take HSA/FSA as payment. We will create a superbill or invoice upon request if you wish to submit for reimbursement through your insurance however reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Yes! We are a mobile provider and bring purposeful play-based and child-led development to you! In-home visits are available for Aledo, Annetta, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Azle, Texas. If you're ready to book an in-home visit you can do so via our online booking website. If you're outside of the above areas we are happy to help, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.
We offer physical therapy and developmental/therapeutic playgroups services at two locations: The Rock of Sport and Performing Arts (76087), and Springbox Farms (76087).
For more information, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.
Payment is due at the time of service.
Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), debit card, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
Cost of services:
Please contact us for pricing via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.
We cater to children of all ages, typically ranging from infancy to 18 years old. However, we are also equipped to serve adult individuals who may benefit from our services.
Our hours of operation vary depending on the day of the week and the facility location. Generally, we schedule treatment sessions between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at The Rock of Sports & Performing Arts, and 10:00 am -6:00 pm on Tuesday & Thursday at Springbox Farms. For specific availability and scheduling questions, please feel free to contact us directly if you need more help. For availability and scheduling inquiries, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.
It depends. For more wellness based preventative care, typically, we see families for approximately 2-4 sessions. In some cases, with musculoskeletal concerns and/or gross motor delay with a co-occurring medical diagnosis, the length and frequency of services can vary. We individually create care plans and frequency of services to meet the needs of each child and the family's values. When families are committed to the process, we usually see steady improvement. Families who get the best results are those who work diligently and patiently with their child daily and focus on purposeful play-based activities throughout the day — change is hard and progress is rewarding! If there is a functional plateau or if the situation worsens, we refer to another provider either in addition to our services or instead of our services.
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The Connection Between ADHD and Primitive Reflexes: How We Use Trampoline and Gymnastics to Support Integration
Introduction: Primitive reflexes play a crucial role in early development, laying the foundation for more advanced motor skills and cognitive function. However, research shows that when these reflexes are not fully integrated, they can contribute to challenges such as ADHD. In this post, we’ll dive into a recent systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the relationship between ADHD and primitive reflexes. We’ll also share how Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline leverages trampoline and gymnastics activities to support reflex integration.
Summary of the Study: A systematic review and meta-analysis titled Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Associated with (A)symmetric Tonic Neck Primitive Reflexes offers a comprehensive look at the link between ADHD and non-integrated primitive reflexes, specifically the asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) and symmetric tonic neck reflex (STNR). The study analyzed data from four articles, encompassing 229 samples, and found significant positive correlations between ADHD and these reflexes.
Key Findings:
The correlation between ADHD and ATNR was moderate, with a summary r value of 0.48.
Similarly, the correlation between ADHD and STNR was also moderate, with a summary r value of 0.39.
Factors such as behavioral assessment tools, sex, and specific primitive reflex tests influenced the strength of these correlations.
The authors concluded that ADHD symptoms are closely linked to the non-integration of ATNR and STNR, suggesting a need for further research to explore the causality of this relationship.
Connecting the Research to Practice: At Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline, we see firsthand how the integration of primitive reflexes is crucial for children’s physical and cognitive development. Trampoline and gymnastics offer unique opportunities to address these reflexes in a dynamic, playful environment.
How We Use Trampoline and Gymnastics for Reflex Integration:
Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR): ATNR is triggered when the head is turned to one side, causing the arm on that side to extend and the opposite arm to bend. This reflex should integrate around 6 months of age, but when it persists, it can significantly impact a child’s physical and cognitive abilities.
Signs and Symptoms of a Retained ATNR:
Gross Motor Challenges:
Difficulty rolling and crawling
Lack of balance and stability
Instability and clumsiness, often appearing robotic when running or crawling
Mixed laterality (not having a clear right- or left-side dominance)
Difficulty crossing the midline
Challenges following multi-step movement instructions
Frustrations and difficulties in sports
Fine Motor Challenges:
Struggles with eye-hand coordination
Handwriting difficulties
Poor speech production
Visual Skills Challenges:
Difficulty with binocular vision
Challenges with spelling and reading skills
Poor visual-motor skills (e.g., handwriting, dressing, feeding)
Difficulty copying from paper or a whiteboard
Challenges with visual tracking and following a moving target
Fatigue during reading
Difficulties with math
Auditory Skills Challenges:
Challenges with processing auditory information
Attention and Concentration Challenges:
Poor speech and language development
Difficulty concentrating and maintaining attention
Lack of focus and attention
Trampoline Integration: We incorporate activities that encourage cross-body movements and eye tracking on the trampoline. These activities help diminish the reflex and promote more integrated movement patterns. Specific activities include:
Running on the spot
Walking along the lines of the trampoline
Single-leg balance on the trampoline
Hitting, catching, and throwing balls while jumping
Assisted rolling
Jumping turns in seated, quadruped, and standing positions
Gymnastics Integration: We use a variety of gymnastics skills that specifically target ATNR integration, including:
Army crawling under mats and through tunnels
Hands-and-knees crawling under mats and through tunnels
Running and walking on a balance beam
Balancing on different surfaces, such as a balance beam or mat
Log rolling and cartwheels
Bear crawls and push-ups
Leg kicks and marching with opposition (e.g., opposite arm and leg movements)
Any skill that requires opposition
Climbing ladders, leaps, and turns
These activities help engage both sides of the body and encourage coordination, balance, and reflex integration, which are essential for addressing a retained ATNR.
If you're noticing any of these signs or challenges in your child, don't hesitate to reach out. Call us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or your initial session.
Stay tuned for our next blog, where we discuss the Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) and how it impacts development.
View the research article by clicking on the link below: