What pediatric physical therapy does
Physical therapists use expertise in movement and apply clinical reasoning through examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention. As primary health care providers, they also promote health and wellness.
Services
Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapists work with children and families so each child can reach their maximum potential to function independently and take part in home, school, and community life.
Benefits of physical therapy
- Increase range of motion and strength — impairments can lead to poor joint alignment, pain, and difficulty walking or completing daily activities.
- Develop gross motor skills including sitting, creeping, walking, running, jumping, skipping, and hopping.
- Improve balance and coordination to reduce falling, poor body awareness, and clumsiness.
- Increase mobility skills such as rolling, scooting, standing up from the floor, and going up and down stairs.
- Obtain and train on equipment and assistive devices — orthotics, braces, specialized seating, wheelchairs, and walkers — in coordination with orthotists and equipment providers.
Some information provided by apta.org.
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