Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapy (PT) incorporates a variety of treatments to help build strength, improve movement, and strengthen gross motor skills needed to complete daily activities.

Physical Therapists (PTs) might guide kids through:

• Developmental activities such as crawling and walking
• Exercises to build strength
• Flexibility exercises to increase range of motion
• Balance and coordination activities
• Adaptive play
• Sensory integration techniques

A PT evaluation might also include:

• Measuring the child’s flexibility and strength
• Analyzing the way the child walks and runs (a child’s gait)
• Identifying potential and existing problems
• Consulting with other medical personnel regarding the child’s needs
• Determining a child’s age equivalency through tests
• Providing instructions for home exercise programs