Shama foundation

20/10/2026

18/10/2026

A therapy barrel is a cylindrical piece of therapeutic equipment used in pediatric occupational therapy to support gross motor development, postural control, balance, coordination and sensory-motor integration.

Activities using a therapy barrel :-

Prone positioning: The child lies on their tummy over the barrel and reaches for toys.

Forward and backward rocking: Promotes controlled movement and postural responses.

Reaching activities: Encourages trunk rotation, weight shifting and bilateral coordination.

Supported sitting: Can be used for balance practice when appropriate for the child's abilities.

Rolling activities: Supports body awareness and motor planning.

17/10/2026

A bolster creates opportunities to explore balance, build postural control and develop purposeful movement through play.

What determines which size an OT chooses?
Child's height and body proportions: The support must fit the intended position.

Postural control: The child needs enough support to participate safely without unnecessary difficulty.

Therapeutic goal: A bolster for supported prone reaching may differ from one used for a graded movement activity.

Muscle tone and motor control: Children with CP, weakness or asymmetrical posture may need individualized positioning.

Length and firmness: Diameter is not the only factor; these also affect support and movement.

16/10/2026

Milestones are wonderful, but meaning is everything.

It is easy to get caught up in the checklist of childhood:
Can they tie their shoes?
Can they read this word?
Can they complete this task?

But true developmental growth happens when a child shifts from simply performing a skill to owning it.

Purpose: Understanding the "why" behind their actions.

Participation: Actively engaging with the world and people around them.

Independence: Having the confidence to try, fail, and figure it out on their own.

When we shift our focus from mere capability to deep, meaningful engagement, we stop just raising children who can follow directions—we start raising children who can navigate life.

16/10/2026

Dr.Vishal Gupta,( senior Neonatologist,Fortis Shalimar Bag,
Director Nova Neo Hospital) as Keynote speaker

16/10/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

Every position has a purpose — supporting comfort, alignment and functional participation.

In pediatric Occupational Therapy, a positioning wedge can help provide appropriate postural support, making it easier for children to engage in meaningful activities.

With individualized positioning, children may have better opportunities for reaching, exploring, playing and developing functional skills.

Because the right support can create more opportunities for participation.

ChildDevelopment

11/10/2026

Watch Dr. Mohd Yoosuf, Director of Shama Foundation, at the Interna...

11/10/2026

Postural Control Through Purposeful Play

Dynamic surfaces can provide opportunities to work on trunk activation, balance responses, weight shifting and upper-limb coordination in pediatric occupational therapy.

When combined with meaningful, goal-directed activities, movement becomes an opportunity to practise functional skills.

The goal is not simply to maintain balance — it is to support participation, purposeful movement and greater independence.

Intervention should always be individualized according to the child’s abilities, therapeutic goals and safety needs.

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