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Does my child need Physical Therapy?
Your child
may benefit from an evaluation by a physical therapist if he or
she:
- does not
meet motor milestones as expected.
- has
difficulty keeping head and trunk in good alignment.
- seems stiff
when moving.
- seems
floppy.
- doesn't seem
interested in movement.
- demonstrates
poor balance or seems clumsy.
- walks on
toes.
- has
difficulty coordinating whole body for galloping, skipping,
jumping jacks, etc.
- has a
neuromotor impairment such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
or TBI.
- has
difficulty regaining normal skills following orthopedic
surgery.
- is in need
of assessment for equipment such as a wheelchair, seating
system, walker/cane, standing frame, etc.
- has ankle or
foot pain due to flat feet.
- complains of
joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- has been
diagnosed as overweight or obese
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Physical Therapy services
provided include:
- Developmental activates
- Strengthening
- Movement and mobility
- Post surgical rehabilitation
- Tone management
- Motor learning
- Balance
- Postural alignment
- Gross motor coordination
- Recreation, play and leisure
- Adaptation of daily care, activities and
routines
- Equipment design, fabrication and fitting
- Orthotics and prosthetics consultation
- Burn and wound care
- Cardiopulmonary endurance
- Home exercise programs
Evaluation, Treatment and
Consultation Available
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