Children’s mobility is foundational to their learning about themselves, interactions with others and their environment.
At PPTS, we understand this concept and the profound joy of helping children and their families achieve the highest level of functioning at home, school and within the community, while making therapy fun and engaging.
Our goal in Physical Therapy is to always collaborate with families about activities and exercises that can be implemented within each child’s daily routine to ensure opportunities for the best carryover and positive outcomes towards improving overall quality of movement.
All services are provided by experienced physical therapists who specialize in treating a wide range of neurological, musculoskeletal, genetic, orthopedic, sensory and developmental conditions.
We are pleased to address and offer the following:
- Evaluations
- Individualized treatment sessions
- Gross motor development
- Muscle tone and strength
- Endurance
- Range of motion
- Coordination
- Motor planning
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Body alignment
- Postural control
- Pre-gait and gait training
- Safety
- Orthopedic conditions
- Post-Operative conditions
- Bracing and orthotic recommendations
- Assistive technology recommendations
- Environmental adaptations
FAQs
Physical Therapy (PT) can help children by improving motor skills, strength, and coordination through tailored exercises and activities. It addresses developmental delays and other physical challenges, improving overall function and daily performance. PT also builds confidence and independence, empowering children to engage more fully in everyday activities.
Pediatric Physical Therapy addresses conditions like developmental delays, motor skill difficulties, motor planning, W-sitting, muscular weakness, balance issues, and coordination challenges. It enhances strength and mobility while improving overall function and promotes safety by teaching skills that help prevent falls and injuries, ensuring children can navigate their environment more confidently.
Signs your child may need PT include difficulty with motor skills, poor coordination, frequent falls, or trouble balancing. Look for delays in reaching developmental milestones, stiffness, weakness, poor posture, sedentary preferences or persistent pain during movement. If everyday movements seem challenging or if your child struggles with activities they previously managed well, it’s a good idea to consult a Physical Therapist.
While there can be some overlap between Physical and Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy focuses on helping children to improve how their muscles function, how their body moves and their overall mobility while Occupational Therapy’s goal is to help children develop skills such as fine motor, sensory processing and adaptive strategies for independence and participation in daily activities
