Physical Therapy - promotes independence, facilitates motor development and function, improves strength, enhances learning opportunities and eases care giving.  Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children reach their maximum potential for functional independence through examination, evaluation and implementation of treatments using a wide variety of intervention and supports. (APTA Pediatric Section)

Pediatric physical therapists are trained in the treatment and management of conditions of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders and injuries.

Ultimately, physical therapy's goal is to help patients be able to participate or return to their daily activities and routines in the home, school and community.  The following are just some of the services our pediatric physical therapists provide to help young patients achieve their goals:

development and enhancement of gross motor skills  management of muscle tone building or rebuilding muscle strength  improvement of posture/postural control Pre-gait and gait training improve range of motion  improve balance and coordination  improve body awareness and body alignment building cardiopulmonary endurance relieve or manage pain In addition, our therapists can provide consultations and assistance in: Environmental adaptations/seating and positioning Wheelchair positioning and mobility Splinting/bracing/orthotics Adaptations of daily care activities and routines Recreation, play and leisure Safety and prevention programs