Is physical therapy right for you?
Children who will benefit from pediatric physical therapy tend to have difficulty with motor activities. This can show up early as difficulty hitting large milestones such as sitting, crawling or walking. Later in development children may show difficulty with coordination and balance activities such as skipping, climbing, or performing jumping jacks. Learn more in our FAQ section.
Physical Therapy FAQ
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Physical therapists treat a variety of symptoms and impairments that may come from a formal diagnosis. Therapists can also treat children who do not have a formal diagnosis. Physical therapists may even be able to provide guidance on appropriate referrals to other medical professionals.
Some conditions that a physical therapist may treat include: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, genetic disorders, torticollis, developmental delay, agenesis of the corpus callosum, autism spectrum disorder, toe walking or other gait abnormalities.
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Younger children, including infants, who may benefit from physical therapy typically lag behind the expected age to achieve developmental milestones such as sitting, crawling, and walking. Older children who would benefit from physical therapy may lag behind their peers on the playground or at recess, or they may fall frequently.
Children who could benefit from physical therapy may also demonstrate weakness or fatigue when performing activities that they should be able to perform without rest, which may show up as irritability or behavioral changes.
Meet our Physical Therapy Team
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Morgan Scardino
PT, DPT - Team Lead
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Madelyn Frye
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Amanda Parsons
PT, DPT
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Shelby Reynoso
PT, DPT