Physical Therapy

Physical therapy helps with postural and motor control, balance and equilibrium skills, gait, muscular strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility, coordination skills and developmental delays. 

Understanding Physical Therapy

Our Physical Therapists (PTs) help children move better, get stronger, and be more independent in their daily lives. Each child gets a care plan made just for them after a full evaluation. The plan is based on their needs, goals, and daily environment. Families are an important part of the process and are involved every step of the way.

Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children move and reach important milestones as they grow. It can help children become more independent, join in everyday activities, build strength and endurance, and make learning easier. It can also help reduce challenges with daily care.

Our PTs are specially trained to work with children who have many different movement and neurological conditions, such as:

  • Developmental Delays

  • Neurological & Genetic Conditions

  • Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Concerns

  • Injuries or Medical Conditions

  • Balance, Coordination & Mobility Challenges

  • Torticollis

What to Expect

We take a collaborative, family-centered approach to care. The therapy process typically includes:

  • Comprehensive Evaluation: A thorough assessment of your child’s strength, mobility, coordination, and developmental skills

  • Individualized Care Plan: A customized therapy plan with clear, functional goals tailored to your child’s needs

  • One-on-One Treatment Sessions: Engaging, play-based interventions designed to build skills in a supportive environment

  • Caregiver Education: Ongoing guidance and strategies to support progress at home and in daily routines

  • Regular Progress Monitoring: Continuous evaluation and adjustment of goals to ensure meaningful outcomes

Services We Provide

Children may benefit from physical therapy to improve mobility, independence, and participation in daily activities. Our pediatric physical therapy services include:

Movement & Strength

  • Strength and flexibility

  • Balance and coordination development

  • Gait training and overall mobility support

  • Transfer training (moving safely between positions, e.g., sitting, standing, lying down)

Daily Function & Positioning

  • Postural control and positioning strategies

  • Neuromuscular re-education

  • Injury recovery and rehabilitation

  • Equipment assessment and recommendations (e.g., orthotics, walkers)

Gross Motor & Developmental Skills

  • Gross motor skill development and milestone progression

  • Mobility training (crawling, walking, running, hopping)

  • Play-based skill development, including ball skills and interaction with age-appropriate toys

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