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Strengthen kids core?



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amother


 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 6:35 pm
My 4 yr old son has a weak core and weak upper body. Its not bad enough to warrant OT right now, so how can I go about strengthening it at home?
Also, why does a kid have a stronger or weaker core? Are they born that way? Genetics?
Thanks!
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mummiedearest




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 6:38 pm
have you evaluated for pt? that may be more appropriate.
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jewish613




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 7:00 pm
check out this site: http://www.ot-mom-learning-act......html
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octopus




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 8:48 pm
amother wrote:
My 4 yr old son has a weak core and weak upper body. Its not bad enough to warrant OT right now, so how can I go about strengthening it at home?
Also, why does a kid have a stronger or weaker core? Are they born that way? Genetics?
Thanks!


and how do you know this?
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chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 9:19 pm
a kid doesn't grow out of that. I had low muscle tone as a child and I took ballet lessons through my teenage years. find a fun sports program for him or her.
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smilingmom




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 9:39 pm
There is nothing that strengthens the core as quickly or effectively as Pilates.

I haven't used this DVD but it sounds fun. http://www.amazon.com/STOTT-PI.....GC3MQ
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Shalshelet




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 25 2012, 11:16 pm
I would recommend looking into a gymnastics program for kids.
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amother


 

Post Thu, Jul 26 2012, 10:02 am
thanks for all the advice!! Very Happy
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