20 Months Old & Rocking Independent Mobility 🚪🦽💨 | Pediatric PT for SMA #14

🦽 Why the Panthera Micro Works for Cillian Before this chair, Cillian used a Leckey Firefly Scoot. While it helped him learn the movement pattern of propulsion, it was heavier and required caregivers to partially unweight the device for him to move independently. With the Panthera Micro: ✔️ He propelled himself immediately ✔️ No caregiver assistance was needed ✔️ He gained true independent mobility inside the home Because Cillian tended to rock forward and round his trunk, we added: TLSO (thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis) for trunk support Chest support and seat belt Hip abduction positioning to address hip dysplasia Foot straps for stability and alignment This setup prioritizes safety, alignment, and independence — even if it slightly reduces speed. 💡 What You’ll See in This Video ✔️ Independent manual wheelchair propulsion at 20 months ✔️ Why ultra-lightweight wheelchairs matter for toddlers ✔️ TLSO use during wheelchair mobility ✔️ Hip dysplasia positioning in a pediatric wheelchair ✔️ Real-life navigation (including a serious door obsession 😄) ✔️ Family-centered decision-making for early mobility 👉🏽 Watch the full Cillian playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAkJbMrHyKjOBUy-rQKVN5ACa37e72liK 💙 Gratitude & Support Cillian’s family received this Panthera Micro through a donation from the Cure SMA Foundation, and they are thrilled with how it has changed his independence at home. ⚠️ Important Note These videos are educational and are not a replacement for in-person pediatric physical therapy. Every child is unique. Please consult a licensed pediatric therapist before trying new equipment or positioning strategies. I cannot provide individualized treatment without an in-person evaluation. 🌐 Contact / Learn More Website: https://www.pediatricPTexercises.com Facebook: Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises Email: amysturkey@gmail.com 📚 Books by Amy Sturkey, PT Children’s Educational Books (Amazon) • P is for Poop and Pee Accidents — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLSRJ483 • A is for Anxiety — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LXQ3W6V • A is for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QH9H5HR • C is for Cerebral Palsy — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088TSJCYP • D is for Down Syndrome — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079P8HH49 • A is for Autism — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F4FFTB Professional Pediatric Physical Therapy Books (Amazon) • Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Hips — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998156736 • Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Knees — http://www.amazon.com/dp/0998156760 • Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Ankles — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TX2ZCFD 💬 Captions / Accessibility Captions were reviewed and corrected for clarity and accuracy. To turn on captions: click CC To change languages: ⚙️ Settings → Subtitles/CC → Auto-translate → choose your language. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps (Consolidated) 0:00 – Intro (no speech) 0:04 – Meet Amy & Cillian (Panthera Micro intro) 0:22 – Panthera Micro overview (7.6 lbs, lightest manual wheelchair) 0:35 – Previous mobility: Leckey Firefly Scoot 1:04 – Immediate propulsion in the Panthera Micro 1:12 – TLSO for trunk support 1:35 – Why early independent mobility matters 1:53 – Mobility options tried + future power chair 2:23 – Independent propulsion + door mission 🚪😄 2:37 – Positioning setup (chest support, hips, feet) 2:58 – Real-life navigation / door play 4:08 – Donation mention + closing thoughts 4:25 – Subscribe + bell reminder