Physical Therapy
The Goals
- Enhancing motor development and function
- Promoting independence, strength, and endurance
- Encouraging overall growth and development
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric Physical Therapy works to enhance a child’s physical health and functional abilities so that one can move with ease, hit important growth milestones, conquer everyday challenges, and grow stronger. Ultimately, achieving one’s maximum potential at home, on the playground, in the community, and in the classroom settings.
Through exciting exercises and playful activities, this therapy empowers kids to explore their world with confidence. Get ready to unlock your child’s full potential and watch them shine brighter. Let’s embark on this transformative adventure together!
How can Pediatric Physical Therapy sessions help?
Our Pediatric Physical Therapy sessions are designed to help children meet their developmental milestones, such as sitting, crawling, and walking, as well as improve their balance and coordination, gait training, gross motor skills, muscle tone, strength, and endurance.
We offer education on injury prevention, exercise programs, and home-carryover ideas to ensure that children continue to improve outside of our sessions. We use various tools as well. See below for a more detailed descriptions of the tools we use.
A child may benefit from Pediatric Physical Therapy if they are experiencing difficulty:
- Tolerating tummy time
- Crawling to walking
- Sitting, standing, and transitioning between these positions
- Walking to running to jumping without frequently tripping or falling
- Catching and throwing a ball
- Learning how to skip, ride a bike, swim, and play individual and team sports
Typical Diagnoses We Treat
- Balance and coordination deficits
- Birth defects
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Developmental delays
- Down Syndrome
- Genetic disorders
- Head injury (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Hypertonia/hypotonia (high/low muscle tone)
- In-utero drug or alcohol exposure
- Limb deficiencies
- Muscle diseases
- Orthopedic disabilities/injuries
- Range of motion deficits
- Sports injuries
- Strength and endurance deficits
- Toe walking
- Torticollis
Fun Tools for Pediatric Physical Therapy
Adaptive Equipment
Think of things like special chairs, walking aids, and bath seats. They're all designed to help your kiddo move easier and feel more independent.
TheraTogs ULTRA PTA System
This is a wearable set of garments and straps that provide support during playing and other activities. It's like a superhero costume that helps your child sit, feed, and play better!
Kinesio® Taping
A special kind of tape that can help with joint and muscle problems, making recovery smoother and faster.
Gait Training
Techniques to improve your child's walking pattern. It's like a walking school, teaching your child how to walk more naturally.
Handling Techniques
Our therapists guide your child's muscles to move in the right way, helping them with their posture and movement patterns.
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Embarking on a Journey Towards Growth
The journey of Pediatric Physical Therapy can be a significant step towards growth and development for your child. It’s a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, learning, and most importantly, progress. Let’s work together to help your child reach their peak potential.
