What is different about pediatric physical therapy?
Babies and children are not just small adults! A pediatric physical therapist has the specialized training to provide rehabilitation for the unique needs of children. Many medical conditions are only seen in children or present differently in children than in adults and therefore require individualized care. The bones and muscles of babies and older infants are developing and changing over time and are quite different from what they will eventually become as adults. Pediatric physical therapists can have a significant impact on the way an infant develops by the intervention they provide. By addressing any problems or delays as early as possible, we offer infants the best chance of reaching their full potential at a faster pace. Therapists work with children on improving motor skills, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, strengthening, coordination and flexibility using a variety of hands-on techniques. They also provide ideas to families on how to “carry over” therapeutic skills into
