Sachin Saju Chemmannur’s Post

Pediatric occupational therapists play a vital role in helping children achieve functional tasks, from self-care to learning and day-to-day activities. One area where occupational therapists can work with children and families to facilitate function and ability is in riding a bicycle. With their expertise, children can learn the necessary skills and techniques to confidently ride a bike, which can improve their overall physical and mental well-being. When occupational therapy professionals work with children to achieve the functional task of riding a bicycle, they can help kids achieve independence with areas that are needed for bicycle riding: Core strength Motor planning Balance Sequencing Postural praxis Upper body/lower body disassociation Motivation Body awareness Visual convergence Visual scanning Coordination