Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapists are uniquely trained to identify movement disorders and delays.  They specialize in evaluating the high risk infant or one that is suspected of having a neurological disorder.  They also treat children as they devolop into childhood and adolescence.  Treatment includes exercises that improve strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. Goals of therapy focus on helping infants achieve their expected developmental milestones and helping children improve their function and mobility.  Therapy also helps to relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. Therapists teach children to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs. They also evaluate and make recommendations for orthotics.  Parent education and involvement is important in helping children achieve expected goals. 

Referrals for Physical Therapy are typically generated through your pediatrician.  If you have concerns regarding your child's development it is suggested that you discuss these with your pediatrician and recieve a prescription for a Physical Therapy Evaluation. 

Prematurity Difficulty soothing Does not like tummy time Not meeting expected developmental skills Floppy Child Poor Endurance       Asymmetry of movement or alignment Poor posture

We offer Aquatic Therapy in a private indoor pool. This location in less than two miles from our clinic. This therapeutic pool is kept at 90 degrees to provide an ideal medium for relaxation of tone and strengthening for children. This environment is also ideal for children who have arthritis or who cannot weightbear fully due to recent injury or surgery.  It is equipped with jets to offer resistive walking and exercise.  This facility has a private changing room and restroom.  Please download our Aquatic Therapy policies under our FORMS LINK.