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Physical Therapy Services by McKee Therapy Specialists
Neonate and First Month
- Baby orients visually when head is supported.
- Baby moves both arms in wide, shoulder originating movements.
- Elbows are flexed and recoil into flexion when passively extended.
- During active periods, baby kicks with rhythmical and reciprocal patterns.
- Baby’s hips, knees and ankles recoil into flexion when passively extended When pulled to sit, baby changes facial expression to indicate awareness that something is wrong with head position.
- Baby takes weight and extends the legs When leaned forward while standing, baby responds with well-organized reciprocal walking movements.
