Pediatric Physical Therapists help children increase their mobility helping them move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disabilities. For some children, this may include helping him or her obtain specialized equipment and providing him or her with training in order for them to propel a wheelchair. For some kids this may mean strengthening their core or lower extremities to help them walk or run.
Physical Therapy can help with the following needs or diagnosis:
- Torticollis
- Toe Walking
- Brain Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Gross Motor Delays
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Equipment Needs