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The Science Behind Pediatric CIMT: How It Promotes Brain Reorganization in Children When a child experiences a neurological condition like hemiplegia or cerebral palsy, they often face challenges in using one side of their body. This can significantly impact their motor development and daily functioning. However, thanks to advances in pediatric rehabilitation, therapies like Constraint-Induced…

How to carry new skills into everyday life After completing a CIMT intensive, many parents wonder: “How do I help my child keep using their new movements once we’re home?” It’s a valid concern — especially when you’re worried about your child slipping back into one-handed use or showing signs of learned non-use again. That’s…

CIMT vs. Traditional Therapy: A Comparative Approach When it comes to helping children with motor impairments, particularly those with conditions like hemiplegia or cerebral palsy, parents often face a range of therapy options. While traditional therapies like occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) have long been the foundation of pediatric rehabilitation, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)…

Saturday April 13th, 2018 was a normal day.  Levi was 18 months old at the time. We played outside as a family and I remember it was the first time Levi tried to play hopscotch on our driveway.  That morning my husband, Pride, and I thought he looked a little bit yellow in color but…

At Powerhouse Therapy, our patients’ stories are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to share a testimonial from Sueann, whose children, Gavin and Gage, have experienced significant progress through our pediatric program, particularly with our specialized treatment, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT). This evidence-based approach has helped many children increase functional movement leading…

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cell damage and affecting motor and cognitive function. While strokes are often associated with adults, children—especially infants—can also experience them, with symptoms that may be hard to recognize early on. Here’s an overview of pediatric stroke and why it’s often missed or…

Music is a powerful tool for engaging children and motivating them to use their weaker hand or arm, making it an essential part of our Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) program. At Powerhouse Camp, we incorporate music classes into our daily routine to help children practice and reinforce the new skills they’ve gained. Fun, upbeat music…

Most people do not know that children can have strokes. In fact, pediatric strokes occur at the highest rate in infants who are younger than 1 month old, about 1 in every 2800. While most people may not be aware of these statistics, the kids, and their parents, who struggle with the life-long effects of…

Carson was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 8 months old. We spent years in physical & occupational therapy which benefited Carson greatly and kept him “on track”. However, about 5th grade the demands of school and Carson’s own interest made weekly therapy visits seem impossible. The pre-teen growth spurt hit, and before we…