Physical therapy
Our physical therapists focus on muscle tone, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and body awareness. They also work on playground skills, learning new motor tasks, taking part in sports, and reaching motor milestones such as rolling, crawling, and walking.
Each therapist has a doctorate, an advanced pediatric certification, years of experience, or a mix of these.
What do our physical therapists work on?
They use their advanced training to help children reach their full potential. They work on these areas:
- Independent mobility
- Age-appropriate gross motor skills
- Strength and coordination
- Joint integrity
- Balance training
- Gait training (how your child walks)
- Motor control and motor learning
- Musculoskeletal function
- Checking whether your child needs orthotics or adaptive equipment
- Moving safely through their environment
How do I know my child needs pediatric physical therapy?
These concerns often point to a need for PT. If you say yes to at least one, your child would likely benefit from PT services.
- Difficulty with gross motor milestones, such as rolling, crawling, walking, and running
- Difficulty with balance
- Difficulty with age-appropriate sports
- Avoiding playground equipment
- Difficulty with body coordination, such as skipping and catching
- Clumsiness
- Awkward running or jumping
- Seems weak or tires easily
- Cannot keep up with peers
More support
Other services
Speech therapy
Support for first words, understanding, feeding, and the early back-and-forth of communication.
Occupational therapy
Help with hand skills, play, self-care, and how your child takes in touch, sound, and movement.
Service coordination
A free service with one point of contact who helps your family get and coordinate early intervention services.
Ready to talk about your child?
Call us, email us, or send a referral online. We answer your questions and help you take the next step.