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12/21/2025

🐎 Galloping – Developmental Milestone

Age Expectation:
Galloping typically develops between 3–4 years old and becomes more coordinated by 4–5 years.

How to Gallop:
One foot leads while the other steps forward to meet it, creating a rhythmic forward movement with brief time when both feet are off the ground.

Why It Matters:
Galloping supports balance, coordination, strength, and motor planning, forming the foundation for advanced movement skills like skipping and sports play.

✨ Early movement skills build confidence and independence.

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12/13/2025

What Is a Movement Pattern?

A movement pattern is the way your child moves their body during everyday activities like standing up, walking, running, climbing, and playing.

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Why Is It Important?

Healthy movement patterns help children move safely, smoothly, and with less effort. When movement patterns are still developing or not efficient, a child may use extra energy, lose balance more easily, or move differently than other children their age. Early support can help improve confidence, coordination, and independence.

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What Are We Looking At?

✔️ Moves smoothly and with good coordination
✔️ Uses both sides of the body evenly
✔️ Maintains good posture while moving
✔️ Adjusts movements to different activities and environments
✔️ Uses extra effort or unusual movements to complete tasks
✔️ Shows stiffness, imbalance, or asymmetry
✔️ Has difficulty planning or controlling movements

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Supporting your child’s movement early helps build a strong foundation for daily activities, play, and learning. 💙

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11/25/2025

Ball games play a big role in a child’s development.
Catching, throwing, rolling, and holding a ball help strengthen:

🟦 Coordination – eyes, hands, and body working together
🟦 Balance – steadying the trunk while moving the arms
🟦 Muscle strength – especially the core, arms, and hands
🟦 Grip and hand function – improving grasp, release, and finger control
🟦 Motor milestones – preparing kids for skills like running, jumping, climbing, and playing with peers

Simple ball play can make a huge difference — fun, easy, and developmentally powerful. 🌟

If you are a pediatric home health agency in Houston, we can assist you with your physical therapy and occupational therapy staffing needs. Please send us a message and call back information so one of our team can schedule a call.

11/21/2025

Why Half-Kneeling Shouldn’t Be Skipped

Half-kneeling is an important transitional position between quadruped (hands and knees) and standing. This stage helps a child learn to push up through one leg, which is essential for developing balanced, coordinated standing skills. It builds strength, balance, and stability on one leg—skills they may not develop as well if they skip this stage. Mastering the half-kneel-to-stand transition also prepares them for later milestones like cruising and walking.

If your child is 12 months old and still cannot get into or transition from a half-kneeling position, please consult your pediatrician for a possible physical therapy evaluation.

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only.

About us: Theramax is a pediatric staffing company for physical therapy and occupational therapy in a home health setting.

11/07/2025

This is promising news.

🧬🔬 In a groundbreaking study, researchers in Japan have shown it’s possible to use CRISPR to actually cut out the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome, potentially reversing many of its cellular effects. Down syndrome happens when someone has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two. This extra genetic baggage disrupts how genes are read and proteins are made, leading to developmental differences, learning challenges, and various health concerns. Until now, treatments couldn’t touch this root cause—they could only help manage symptoms.

The team designed CRISPR guides that zero in on the surplus chromosome 21 and slice it out. This precise targeting, known as allele-specific editing, allowed the enzyme Cas9 to cut only where it was needed. When they removed the extra chromosome in lab-grown cells, gene activity returned to more normal levels. The treated cells also started growing faster, had healthier mitochondria, and produced fewer harmful molecules linked to aging.

What’s especially exciting is that the researchers tested this on both stem cells and mature skin cells from people with Down syndrome. Even in these fully developed cells, removing the extra chromosome worked in many cases. They found that genes tied to brain development became more active, hinting at how this might help neurons if the method ever reaches the brain.

It’s still early days—this won’t be in clinics soon. Scientists are refining the method to avoid accidental cuts on healthy DNA and to keep the edits stable. But this study proves CRISPR isn’t just for tweaking tiny gene errors; it might one day help clear whole chromosomes, offering hope for treating genetic conditions right at their source.

Research Paper 📄
DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgaf022

What are your thoughts on using gene editing for complex chromosomal conditions? What ethical considerations come to mind?

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only.

11/05/2025

Ready for Your Next Max-Impact Career Move? TheraMax Staffing is Hiring!

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) looking for a rewarding position?

TheraMax Staffing is expanding and seeking dedicated, skilled professionals to join our team across various settings (inpatient, outpatient, schools, home health). We connect you with premier opportunities that match your expertise and career goals.

What we offer:

Top-tier pay and comprehensive benefits.

Flexible scheduling and location options.

Dedicated support from a team that truly understands therapy.

Apply Now: https://theramaxstaffing.com/ 📧 Contact Us: patientreferrals@theramaxstaffing.com 📞 Call: +1 281-940-4501

11/02/2025

🍼 Milestone Check: Kneeling at 9 Months

Around 9 months, babies begin to kneel while holding onto a support — like a couch, toy bin, or low table — as they prepare to stand and explore.

If your little one is past 9 months and not yet doing this, don’t worry — early help matters! 💚
Consult your pediatrician, or send us a private message for a Theramax callback and professional evaluation.

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10/30/2025

🌟 Developmental Milestones of a Growing Explorer!
Once your little one can sit and hold that position all by themselves — hooray! 🎉 That means they’re getting ready for the next exciting stage of movement. You’ll soon see your child start to scoot, crawl, pull up to stand, and before you know it, take those adorable first steps! 👣

Sitting builds strong tummy and back muscles, helping your baby use their new strength to explore the world around them. Every wiggle, reach, and crawl is your child’s way of saying, “Look at me, I’m growing stronger!”

10/21/2025

🎉 We’re Hiring! Join to Our Team! 🧠💪

Are you passionate about helping others move, heal, and thrive? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing therapy team!

👩‍⚕️ Open Positions:
✅ Physical Therapist (PT)
✅ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
✅ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Whether you’re an experienced clinician or a recent grad ready to make a difference, we offer:
✨ Supportive team environment
✨ Competitive pay & benefits
✨ Opportunities for growth & continuing education
✨ A chance to truly impact lives every day

send your resume here patientreferrals@theramaxstaffing.com

10/15/2025

We're Hiring! Join Our Growing Rehab Team! 🔹

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? We’re currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our team!

📌 Open Positions:

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

10/08/2025

🚨 Hiring Alert! Join the Therama Staffing Team! 🚨

We're searching for dedicated and passionate therapy professionals to fill immediate open positions. If you're ready for flexible work and competitive pay, we want to hear from you!

Open Positions:

Physical Therapists (PT)

Occupational Therapists (OT)

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)

Ready to make a difference in patient lives? Tap the link in our bio or visit our website to explore assignments and apply today!

10/05/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join the theraMAXSTAFFING Family! 🌟

Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential?
THERAMAXSTAFFING is now hiring dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our growing team! 💪

📋 Open Positions:
🩺 Physical Therapists (PT)
🤝 Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)
🧠 Occupational Therapists (OT)
💪 Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)

✨ Why Join Us?
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✔ Supportive and professional work environment
✔ Opportunities for growth and career advancement
✔ Make a real difference in the lives of others every day

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