Dr. Kruti Raj (PT, MUHS, CPT, CMPT)
Motor Planning Difficulties in Children: Why Are New Movements So Hard?
Motor planning difficulties in children can make everyday movements, coordination, and learning new physical tasks unexpectedly challenging. Have you noticed…
Frequent Falls in Toddlers: Is Your Child’s Development at Risk?
Frequent falls in toddlers may be part of normal walking development, but repeated falls can sometimes signal balance, coordination, or…
Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children: Signs And Best Treatment
Developmental coordination disorder in children affects motor skills, balance, coordination, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Does your child…
Dyspraxia in Children: Why Your Child Struggles With Coordination
A child who struggles to tie shoelaces, use cutlery, catch a ball or follow a sequence of movements may be…
Scheuermann’s Kyphosis: Know Why Teenagers Develop a Rounded Back
Scheuermann's kyphosis in teenagers causes a rigid, forward-rounded upper back that develops during adolescence as the spine grows. A teenager…
Hypotonia in Babies: When To Worry About Low Muscle Tone
A baby who feels unusually floppy when being held, struggles to keep their head steady or has difficulty maintaining certain…
Obesity Epidemic: Why Community Action Matters
PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA: Obesity has become a major public health challenge, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,…
Spasticity in Children: Best Treatment Options Parents Should Know
When a child's muscles feel unusually tight, resist stretching or make everyday movements difficult, one possible explanation is spasticity. It…
NHS Scanners and AI Aim to Speed Up Cancer Diagnosis
LONDON, ENGLAND: The National Health Service (NHS) in England has added 125 CT and MRI scanners between March 2024 and…
Early Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy in Babies: Warning Signs
Early symptoms of cerebral palsy in babies may include unusual muscle tone, delayed milestones, and difficulty controlling movements. Cerebral palsy…
Scoliosis in Children: Early Signs Parents Can Spot at Home
Why Childhood Scoliosis Can Go Unnoticed for Months Your child stands in front of the mirror, but something looks slightly…
Asymmetrical Crawling in Babies: Best Tips To Improve
Asymmetrical crawling occurs when babies repeatedly uses one side of the body differently from the other while moving. One leg…