Pediatric Physical Therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to help children improve their gross motor skills, mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. Physical therapists work with children to enhance their physical development and independence through movement-based interventions tailored to each child's needs.

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• Gross Motor Skills: Supporting the development of essential movement patterns like crawling, walking, running, jumping, and climbing.

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• Strength and Endurance: Building muscle strength and stamina to support daily activities, prevent injury, and promote physical health.

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• Balance and Coordination: Improving the ability to maintain posture, stability, and coordinated movements for activities like riding a bike or playing sports.

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• Range of Motion and Flexibility: Addressing joint and muscle tightness to support pain-free movement and optimal function.

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• Postural Alignment: Helping children achieve and maintain proper posture to prevent discomfort, improve breathing, and enhance movement efficiency.

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• Motor Planning: Enhancing the ability to plan, sequence, and execute complex movements, which is essential for participating in age-appropriate physical activities.

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• Mobility and Independence: Promoting functional mobility skills such as walking, stair navigation, and transitioning between positions (e.g., sitting to standing).

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• Equipment Assessment and Training: Evaluating the need for and training with adaptive equipment like orthotics, walkers, or wheelchairs to support optimal mobility and participation.

 

 

Using fun, play-based activities, physical therapists design individualized treatment plans that motivate and engage children while helping them achieve their developmental milestones. Pediatric physical therapy plays a vital role in building the foundation for lifelong movement, confidence, and participation in everyday activities.

 

Although we are equipped to treat a wide range of physical challenges, some of the most common conditions we see include:

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• Developmental delays

• Torticollis and plagiocephaly

• Cerebral palsy

• Down syndrome

• Genetic or neuromuscular disorders

• Toe-walking or abnormal gait patterns

• Recovery from injury or surgery

• Sports-related injuries

• Balance and coordination difficulties

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