It goes like this. Shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, grown-ups and big kids you help out with this one. Hey shoulders knees and toes knees and toes You can touch your head. You can touch your shoulders. You can touch your knees. You can touch your toes head shoulders knees and toes knees and to. Toes, knees and toes. “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes” is a classic kids song and this Super Simple version introduces the lyrics slowly and clearly so young learners can hear each word distinctly. Flashcards (1) Head Shoulders Knees & Toes Flashcards. The Cambridge Public Library is collecting books for children and teens living in transitional housing. All of the books purchased from this wish list will be 20% off. Watch videos from Super Simple in the Super Simple App for iOS! Up and stretch your arms and legs with Noodles & Pals and this p. Head Shoulders Knees & Toes (Learn It) Listen “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes” is a classic kids song and this Super Simple version introduces the lyrics slowly and clearly so young learners can hear each word distinctly.

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'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' is a children's song. The song was documented as early as 1961.^[1] It is often sung to the tune of 'There Is a Tavern in the Town', although it is sometimes sung to the tune of 'London Bridge Is Falling Down'.

Description[edit]

There is generally only one verse with lyrics similar to those below. The second line repeats the first line both in words and in melody, the third line has a rising tone, and the fourth line repeats the first two. Children might dance while they sing the song and touch their head, shoulders, knees, and toes in sequence to the words.

Lyrics[edit]

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes

And eyes and, ears and, mouth and nose

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes.

The lyrics can also be sung in reverse, like this:

Toes, knees and shoulders, head,

shoulders, head

Toes, knees and shoulders, head,

shoulders, head

And nose and mouth and ears and eyes

Toes, knees and shoulders, head,

shoulders, head.

Each verse is repeated, with one word being omitted each time, just touching their body parts, without actually saying the word. For example:

Verse 2

----, shoulders, knees and toes

Verse 3

----, ----, knees and toes

Verse 4

----, ----, ----, ---- toes

Verse 5

----, ----, ----, ---- ----

This pattern continues until all the words are omitted. The last verse consists of no actual singing. The very last/final verse is to put all the body part words back in. Just touching what would have been sung or singing all lyrics, but sometimes at a much faster tempo.^{[citation needed]}

There is a song that was adapted from the traditional; it uses another tune and says, 'Eyes and ears', 'Chin/Mouth and nose' and suggests touching the body parts as in the traditional song.^[2] Another alternative from the traditional starts the line with 'Eyes' and includes 'chin;' however, it has the words in an order that causes the motions to zig zag.^[3]

Today there are many derivative songs that teach the vocabulary of body parts.^[4] One example, using the same tune, as featured on the Blue's Clues episode entitled, 'Blue Wants to Play a Song Game!' is as follows:

Head, shoulders, back and belly,

back and belly

Head, shoulders, back and belly,

back and belly

And eyes and ears and mouth and nose

Head, shoulders, back and belly,

back and belly.

References[edit]

1. ^Witte Austin, Dorothy. 'Troubadour Pleases Playground Audiences'. Milwaukee Journal, July 18, 1961, Part 2-p. 6.
2. ^http://www.preschoolexpress.com/music-station11/body-part-songs.shtml
3. ^http://www.preschoolexpress.com/music-station11/body-part-songs.shtml
4. ^https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2pUxxM8W3g

My Father-in-law’s favorite joke is to lift his arm only to shoulder level and say “Hey doc! I can only lift my arm this high.” Then as he raises his arm to straight overhead, he says “But I used to be able to lift it this high.”

After ruling out the need for a psyche consult, a doctor would likely send a patient with a shoulder issue to see a physical therapist. Shoulder problems come in many forms. Regardless of the cause, in order to fully rehabilitate a shoulder, the pelvic floor needs to be a part of the rehab plan.

Pardon me? Psyche consults all around!

You can’t address a shoulder problem without addressing joint alignment, and shoulder joint alignment relies on postural alignment. Postural alignment needs a strong Core, and you can’t have a strong Core without a strong pelvic floor. Cancel that consult!

In 2007, a research team lead by Paul Hodges (1) compared how the pelvic floor and shoulder muscles interacted when a study participant lifted their arm in different directions. One of the things they observed was that the pelvic floor engaged before the arm lifting deltoid muscle every time, no matter which direction the arm went.In a nutshell, the pelvic floor, along with the other inner Core components (Diaphragm, Transverse Abdominis, and Multifidus), secure our physical center to create a sturdy anchor for the muscles that support and create shoulder motion before we start moving our arm, every time we move our arm, no matter which way we move our arm.

A paraphrased “Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones” ditty highlights this relationship with an anatomy lesson that works from the outside-in. The shoulder bone’s connected to the shoulder blade The shoulder blade’s connected to the ribcage. The ribcage’s connected to the spine, and the spine’s connected to the pelvis. Muscles help make all of those connections. However, Hodges research demonstrated that the timing of the muscular connections should follow the pattern of the pelvic floor first, securing the pelvis before all other muscle work begins. So we have to reverse the “dry bones” anatomy lesson and move from the inside-out. Secure the pelvis first with our pelvic floor then rehabilitate and train the muscular and structural chain back out to the shoulder. Who’s crazy now??

The pelvic floor’s claim to fame is its role in keeping us from leaking, and it gets a lot of press for providing better sex. However, It is also a powerful ally in the health of our musculoskeletal system. I have highlighted the particular relationship it has with shoulder motion here-if the pelvic floor isn’t working well then the shoulder won’t work well either. The pelvic floor also works in the same way with other body parts- hips, knees, necks, etc. to optimize the function.

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So what is a woman who has had a few kids and has a few leaks when she coughs or laughs to do about her achey shoulder? Start by understanding how the two issues, leaking and achy shoulders, are connected. Also, know that when you go to the doctor to talk to him/her about what are historically perceived as two separate issues- you too may be considered a nut job! Hand them a copy of this blog with the research reference below. Then ask for an Rx for a physical therapist in your area who can help you from the inside-out!

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1. Hodges PW, Sapsford R, and Pengel LH. 2007. “Postural and respiratory functions of the pelvic floor muscles.” Neurourology And Urodynamics 26, no. 3: 362-371