Physical Therapy Services
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy is a profession that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of diagnoses that limit gross motor function. Our therapists address skills that help children take part in important movement activities such as: crawling, walking, running, balancing and playing games. We also address sensory issues and how to navigate mobility aids such as: wheelchairs, walkers and other supports, safely, in various environments.
Our Pediatric Physical Therapists provide evaluation, intervention and consultation in the following areas:
- Balance and strength
- Coordination
- Equipment needs
- Functional mobility and gait (walking)
- Joint mobility
- Motor planning
- Muscle tone
- Proper posture/positioning
- Range of motion
- Sport injury
- Wheelchair positioning and mobility