What is it?

    Pediatric physical therapy is concerned with the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of children, aged birth through adolescence, who are experiencing functional limitations or disability due to trauma, a disorder, or disease process. Physical therapists specialize in helping infants and children gain independence and reach their full potential when navigating their environment. Our therapists provide play-based interventions in the home, community, and outpatient clinic. Therapists will work closely with the family and caregivers and provide ongoing patient/family education. 

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Who could benefit from Physical Therapy?​

Our therapists are skilled in the evaluation and treatment of the following conditions:

• Ataxia

• Developmental Delay

• Brachial Plexus Injury

• Coordination/Balance Disorders

• Torticollis and/or Plagiocephaly

• Post-trauma/surgery

• Cerebral palsy

• Spina bifida

• Osteogenesis imperfecta

• Various hip disorders, such as hip dysplasia

• Genetic Conditions

• Toe Walking

• Hypertonia

• Hypotonia

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Scoliosis

• Sensory Integrative Dysfunction

• Stroke

• Vestibular disorders

• Traumatic brain injury

• Cardio Pulmonary conditions

• Poor posture

• And other conditions

 

Our treatments include:​

• Motor control and motor learning

• Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

• Neonatal touch and massage

• Gait training and supported weight-bearing

• Balance and coordination training

• Range of motion 

• Strengthening and neuromuscular re-education

• Kinesiotaping

• Theratogs™:

• Electrical Stimulation

• Orthotic management

• Management of Durable Medical equipment

 

Early Intervention

Early intervention is a system of coordinated services that promote the child’s growth and development and supports families during the critical first three years of development in a child’s life. Early intervention services for eligible children ages birth to 3 and their families are federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

 

The purpose of early intervention services is to:

1. Enhance the development of infants and toddlers with
developmental delays or disabilities

2. Minimize the need for special education and related services after
infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age

3. Maximize the potential for individuals with disabilities to live
independently in society

4. Enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their
infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities