Erinn Askin MA OTR/L,PAMs on Instagram: "Why weight bearing through the legs matters after HIE After a hypoxic-ischemic event (HIE), the brain doesn’t just lose oxygen—it loses clear communication with the body. One of the most important (and often overlooked) pathways to rebuild that communication is weight bearing through the legs. When a child bears weight through their legs—standing, supported standing, squatting, stepping, or pushing through the feet—it sends powerful sensory information up