Physical Therapy

Getting Better Together

Physical therapy is a type of treatment for the large parts of the body system, such as muscles, joints, and limbs.  A licensed physical therapist, who specializes in working with children, will use gentle exercises, manipulations, and other physical treatments to help your child gain, maintain, or recover physical abilities. Depending on your child’s health, physical therapy may last anywhere from several weeks to over a year. 

The goal of physical therapy varies, depending on the child and what the therapy is  being used to treat. Some common goals include:

• Reaching developmental milestones

• Reducing pain

• Improving mobility

• Preventing disabilities

• Avoiding surgeries

• Preventing future injuries

• Rehabilitating current injuries

• Managing chronic illnesses