What Types of Children Benefit From Physical Therapy?
Infants and children with any disorder that affects movement or physical fitness can benefit from physical therapy, including those with: • developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome or Cerebral Palsy • prematurity, birth injuries, or uterine exposure to harmful substances • childhood obesity • musculo-skeletal conditions such as muscular dystrophy, arthrogryposis, or osteogenesis imperfecta • sports injuries and accidents
