Physical Therapy
What is Physical Therapy?
Our Physical Therapists work with infants and children to improve muscle strength, range of motion, movement, and flexibility. Whether your child pulled a muscle in their neck during birth (torticollis), is a late walker, has low or high muscle tone, experienced an injury or illness resulting in immobility, or was born with a congenital disease a physical therapist is a highly trained professional that is here to help maximize their potential.
Signs That Your Child May Benefit from Physical Therapy
Difficulty rolling over, crawling, walking, or running
Difficulty with range of motion which might be noticed as the child is playing and his arms, legs, head, hips, or other parts of their body don't move in a comfortable or coordinated fashion
Difficulty with balance such as when climbing stairs, walking, or running
Refusal to complete routine tasks because your child finds the activity too frustrating, painful, or difficult because of physical limitations
Requiring adaptive equipment such as braces, prosthetics, or a wheelchair to gain functional mobility
How Can a Physical Therapist Help Your child?
Physical Therapy
Services Include:
Assessments
Parent interview, observation, and elicitation of structured tasks that to determine your child's ability to successfully participate in activities at home, during play, and at school.
Environmental Assessments
Environmental assessments to recommend modifications and remove barriers for easier mobility
Motor Skill Development
Working on gross motor skill development -strength and tone
Determining needs
Determining need for possible splints or orthopedics that could aid in walking
Treatments
Treating difficulty with body alignment, posture, and balance
Making Adaptations
Making adaptations to increase proper seating or positioning
Schedule a Session
Let us help maximize your child’s potential with our Physical Therapy techniques.