Pediatric Therapy
Our pediatric therapists at Preferred Physical Therapy work with children from birth to adolescence with a variety of conditions and diagnoses.
During an evaluation, the therapists may assess range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance, gait, posture, muscle tone and gross motor skills. Together, the family and therapist determine functional and reasonable goals.
Our physical therapists have years of experience working with children. They address large motor skills such as rolling, crawling, sitting and walking. They work with children recovering from orthopedic and sports injuries as well as children recovering from a surgery or accident. Children identified as having coordination and balance issues can often see huge improvements through physical therapy. Our therapists have tremendous success working with infants who suffer from Torticollis, which is a tightening in the neck.
Common Treated Conditions Include:
- Torticollis
- Sports Injuries
- Orthopedic Conditions (fractures, musculoskeletal conditions and sports related injuries)
- Developmental Delays
- Osgood Schlatters
- Pes Planus
- Erb’s Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Abnormal Gait
- Balance/Coordination
- Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on children in their environment. Play is often used to improve sensory motor skills, which allow children to receive better input from the environment. Improving play skills will in turn improve learning skills. During an occupational therapy session, the therapist will focus on issues dealing with body coordination and the vestibular system, which is responsible for equilibrium and balance.
Common Conditions Treated Include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Neurological Impairments
- Down Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Chromosomal Deletions
- Developmental Delays
- Visual Impairments
- Genetic Abnormalities
