What PTs Do
Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on restoring movement and function to individuals affected by injury, illness, or disability. The focus of physical therapy is to help improve or restore mobility, strength, movement, range of motion, overall functioning, and quality of life. It also aims to decrease pain and prevent further injuries.
Children and adolescents frequently participate in gross motor activities such as walking, running, jumping, climbing, and playing sports as part of their daily routines. PTs help children and adolescents who struggle with these activities by identifying the underlying causes of these challenges and developing a treatment plan to address the needs of each individual, aiming to enhance their motor skills and optimize their ability to participate in daily activities.
The first step is to schedule an initial evaluation with our Physical Therapist. The PT will check your child’s strength, gross motor development, and see how easily they can stand, walk, and complete tasks appropriate for their age. Through this evaluation, we aim to get a full understanding of your child’s abilities and challenges to develop a treatment plan that fits their needs and goals. Contact us for more information on how to schedule a Physical Therapy evaluation. Schedule a Phone Screening.
What skills do Pediatric Physical Therapists Address?
Pediatric physical therapists address a wide range of skills to promote optimal physical development and function that are essential for children and adolescents’ overall development and functional independence.
Gross Motor Skills
Balance and Coordination
Strength and Endurance
Developing fundamental motor skills like rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, and running, which involve larger movements of the arms, legs, and trunk.
Enhancing balance and coordination skills, which are important for activities like standing, walking, riding a bike, or participating in sports.
Building muscle strength and endurance to support their participation in daily activities
Range of Motion and Flexibility
Functional Mobility
Orthotic and Assistive Device Management
Improving flexibility and range of motion by helping children move their joints better so they can reach, bend, and stretch comfortably
Addressing difficulties with mobility that impact children’s ability to move successfully in their own environment and participate in daily activities
Training in the use of adaptive equipment or assistive devices such as orthotics, wheelchairs, and braces
Hours
Services are provided during the following hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Call for a free screening
Think your child would benefit from occupational therapy services? Call Dr. Leah for a free screening.