Pediatric Physical Therapy

Our pediatric physical therapists work with infants, children, and teens to develop, regain, and improve their ability to move. They specialize in helping children build and strengthen their muscles and increase their balance and coordination so that they can participate safely in activities at home, in the community, or at school.

Some of the areas of concern our physical therapists may address include:

  • Muscle tone and strength

  • Range of Motion

  • Posture and postural control

  • Movement

  • Balance Training

  • Gait Training

  • Endurance

  • Pain

  • Injury prevention and return to sports training

  • Wheelchair positioning and mobility

  • Orthotics

  • Post surgical recovery

Red Flags

When to seek Physical Therapy for your child:

  • Not rolling over by 7 months

  • Not pushing up on straight arms, lifting his/her head and shoulders by 8 months

  • Not sitting independently by 10 months

  • Not moving across the floor on his/her belly by 10 months

  • Not crawling on all fours by 12 months

  • Not sitting upright in a child-sized chair by 12 months

  • Not pulling to stand by 12 months

  • Not standing alone by 14 months

  • Not walking by 18 months

  • Not jumping by 30 months

  • Not independent on stairs (up and down ) by 30 months

  • Frequently falling/tripping for no apparent reason

  • Cannot keep up with children their age which limits their ability to participate in play

  • Difficulties with catching, kicking, or throwing a ball

  • Can be described as clumsy or uncoordinated

  • Poor flexibility, strength, or endurance for physical activity

  • Trouble getting up after sitting

  • Avoids activities that involve gross motor skills

  • Toe walking (heels do not hit floor)

  • Limited range of head/neck motion