Pediatric Rehabilitation
Are you concerned about your child's development or mobility? Our pediatric physical therapy services can help your child improve their range of motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns, empowering them to reach their full potential.
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on evaluating, treating, and managing physical disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions in children. Our goal is to enhance your child's functional capabilities, promote independence, and improve their overall quality of life.
Common Conditions Treated by Pediatric Physical Therapists:
- Cerebral Palsy: Improve muscle tone, coordination, and mobility, enabling children with cerebral palsy to participate more fully in daily activities.
- Developmental Delays: Address delays in reaching developmental milestones, such as crawling, sitting, standing, or walking, to help children catch up with their peers.
- Orthopedic Conditions: Treat fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation, helping children recover from injuries and regain their mobility.
- Neuromuscular Disorders: Manage conditions like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy, which can affect muscle strength and coordination.
- Genetic Disorders: Address challenges related to muscle tone, joint laxity, and mobility in children with genetic disorders like Down syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Spina Bifida: Manage motor function, gait, and mobility issues in children with spina bifida, helping them achieve greater independence.
- Torticollis and Plagiocephaly: Treat neck muscle problems and abnormal head shapes in infants, helping them develop normal head and neck alignment.
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Manage joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, improving their quality of life.
- Pediatric Sports Injuries: Rehabilitate sports-related injuries, such as sprains, strains, and fractures, to help children return to their favorite activities.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Address motor coordination and sensory processing challenges in children with autism, improving their motor skills and overall participation.
- Acquired Brain Injuries: Manage mobility, balance, and coordination issues in children who have experienced traumatic brain injuries or other acquired brain injuries.
How Can Pediatric Physical Therapy Help Your Child?
- Improve Mobility: Enhance your child's ability to move, participate in daily activities, and achieve greater independence.
- Reduce Pain: Alleviate pain and discomfort associated with physical conditions, improving your child's overall well-being.
- Enhance Independence: Help your child become more self-sufficient and participate more fully in school, play, and social activities.
- Improve Motor Skills: Develop and refine essential motor skills, such as crawling, walking, running, and jumping.
- Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem: Help your child develop a positive body image and a sense of accomplishment.
- Prepare for Future Challenges: Equip your child with the skills and tools they need to overcome future challenges and live a fulfilling life.
Schedule a Consultation Today:
Learn how pediatric physical therapy can benefit your child. Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your child's specific needs.