Pediatric Physical Therapists (PTs) work with infants and children to address motor development, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, gait, and postural control. Pediatric Physical Therapists help infants and children reach gross motor developmental milestones and move through their environments as independently and efficiently as possible. They are also instrumental with facilitating the rehabilitation process after injuries and surgeries.
Common areas of therapy
Motor Development
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- Standardized Testing
- Developmental Milestones
- Neurological Assessment
- Reflexes
Strength and Endurance
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Muscle force
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Muscle ability to sustain contractions
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Foundation for all developmental motor Skill acquisition
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Injury prevention
Flexibility
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- Range of motion
- Mobility
- Prevention of Injuries
- Performance Improvement
Coordination and Balance
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- Crawling
- Walking
- Running
- Climbing
- Catching/Throwing
Gait
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- Walking Patterns
- Gait Trainers, Walkers
- Crutches
- Canes
Postural Control
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- Ability to maintain upright posture without support
- Provides a base of support which allows the arms and legs to move smoothly
- Necessary foundation for all fine motor and gross motor skill acquisition
