Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy helps children thrive through movement.

Here at Guidepost, our Pediatric Physical Therapists help kids move more effectively, gain strength, and improve coordination so they can do all the things they love to do!

Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop and improve their motor skills, balance, and coordination. It is delivered by trained therapists who specialize in working with children. Through play-based activities and exercises, therapists create a fun and engaging environment where children can work on specific goals to enhance their physical abilities.

PT plays a vital role in addressing various conditions and challenges that can impact a child's physical development.

Pediatric physical therapy can effectively address a wide range of conditions, including:

Developmental Delays: Physical therapy can assist children who experience delays in reaching motor milestones, such as sitting, crawling, walking, or running.

Cerebral Palsy: Children with cerebral palsy often benefit from physical therapy to improve muscle control, balance, and mobility.
Neuromuscular Disorders: Conditions like muscular dystrophy or spina bifida may require physical therapy to maintain strength, manage symptoms, and optimize mobility.

Orthopedic Injuries: Pediatric physical therapy can aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of children with fractures, sports injuries, or post-surgical procedures.
Coordination Disorders: Children with conditions like dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder can benefit from physical therapy to improve coordination and motor planning skills.
Genetic Disorders: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing the physical challenges associated with genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome or fragile X syndrome.

Benefits

Improved Motor Skills

Through targeted interventions, physical therapy helps children develop and enhance their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.
Increased Independence

By improving physical abilities, children can gain independence in activities of daily living, such as dressing, eating, and self-care tasks.
Pain Management

Physical therapy can assist in managing pain associated with certain conditions or injuries, promoting comfort and improved quality of life.
Enhanced Mobility

Children who have difficulty with mobility can benefit from physical therapy to improve movement, walking, and navigating their environment.
Supportive Devices

Physical therapists can recommend and guide the use of assistive devices, orthotics, or adaptive equipment to facilitate improved movement and function.
Developmental Support

Our physical therapists are doctors in their field, which means they have the expertise to support your child and help them grow through each step of their developmental journey.