Sprouting Up Therapy

04/21/2026

100% this!!!

I love using slides both up and down!!

04/18/2026

Sometimes as a physical therapist, we have to be detectives asking questions to try and gain answers that help us determine the root cause of the pain. These are frequent descriptive words that people use to describe pain and these can help us determine if pain may be coming from a muscle, nerve, or circulatory issue.

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Positions that can be helpful for babies to strengthen their necks:

Tummy time: Lying on the stomach while supervised is one of the best ways for babies to strengthen the muscles in their neck and upper back. Think tummy down time though! Baby can be tummy down while being carried on your shoulder, on your lap, or on your chest. Tummy time does not have to be flat on the floor, especially during the first couple of months when maybe will have more success doing it on an inclined position. Tummy down positioning should start day one, but don’t stress about how it is done!

Side-lying position: Lying on their side with their head supported can also help babies to strengthen their neck muscles, especially when they start to lift their head and shoulders. Lying on their sides will also stimulate rolling to either their backs and bellies. When babies roll they are practicing controlling their necks in 3D positions to master head control in all planes.

Playing on their backs: Although there is a lot of emphasis on tummy time, playing on their backs is also good for babies. Playing on the floor on their backs is fantastic for the development of head control. You want to see the baby turning their head side to side, reaching for things, and moving their arms and legs in this position.

Sitting on your lap: When babies are sitting on a loved one's lap, they are looking around at their environment or looking at their loved one cooing away. They are learning how to respond to movements to keep their head steady in one position as we rock and bounce during play.

Carrying baby: Baby wearing or carrying your baby can also be helpful for the development of head control. When you are holding or wearing your baby and moving through space, the baby senses the movement and turns their muscles on in response. It’s a win-win for being close to you and getting stronger at the same time.

04/14/2026

Will it rain or will it shine?

With spring in Texas, you don't know but enjoy the weather with your kids either way. Let them splash and jump in those puddles, take them for a walk, play at the park!

04/13/2026

New Blog Post!
Shoe Recommendations for Early Walkers

www.sprouting-up-therapy.com/blog-1/shoe-recommendations-for-early-walkers

04/12/2026

Before going into every patient's house, I pray for God's healing touch through my hands and that if it is God's will to renew my patient's function. I found this prayer just browsing and loved it because it fit right in.

04/09/2026

Tired of an ordinary outpatient clinic where your PT can not provide you direct 1 on 1 care or has a technician running you through exercises? Sprouting Up Therapy is home-based 1 on 1 quality care that really cares, listens, and educates to help you have a better recovery and understanding of what your diagnosis might be.

04/08/2026

Have you had a recent injury or surgery? Are you in need of Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation? Or just want to improve overall wellness? We got you covered from newborn to grandparents, we can service you.