Pediatric Physical Therapy
Why Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Our pediatric physical therapists help children build the motor skills they need for free and safe movement. Whether your child is learning to crawl, needs help recovering from an injury, or has a condition that limits their movement, our compassionate therapists at TOTS can help them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy helps children improve their strength, balance, coordination, and overall mobility through targeted exercises and activities. Our expert therapists will assess your child’s abilities and create a customized treatment plan to address any challenges they’re facing related to movement and function. Physical therapy can help your child build the key developmental skills they need to move, play, and explore independently.
Who Can Benefit from Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy can help children with a wide range of physical challenges. Our team is skilled in helping children who experience:
- Delayed motor milestones: difficulty rolling over, sitting up, crawling, standing, or walking
- Muscle weakness or tightness: struggles with strength, flexibility, or muscle tone
- Poor balance & coordination: trouble with stability, coordination, or frequent falls
- Postural concerns: poor posture, scoliosis, or alignment problems
- Different walking patterns: walking on toes, limping, or difficulty maintaining a normal gait
- Injury recovery: rehabilitation after fractures, surgeries, or sports injuries
- Neurological Conditions: movement challenges related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or genetic disorders
- Orthopedic conditions: pain, joint stiffness, or musculoskeletal issues
Specialized Equipment We Use in Physical Therapy
At TOTS, we use advanced equipment to help children build strength, improve mobility, and achieve their goals. This allows us to provide therapy that’s both effective and enjoyable so your child can make progress while having fun. Some of the specialized tools we use include:
LiteGait
A device that provides body-weight support for safe gait training and balance exercises.
Therasuit®
A soft canvas suit that adds compression to the skeletal system to help improve postural alignment, strength, and motor planning.
Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)
A system that helps with strength training and functional movements using bungee cords, a supportive belt, and weighted pulleys.
Galileo Vibration Plate
A vibrating platform that stimulates muscles and improves strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
MOTOmed
A device that supports passive and active movements for children with limited mobility by adjusting muscle tone and increasing range of motion.
What if My Child Needs More Focused Support?
For children who need extra care, we also offer intensive pediatric physical therapy programs. These programs provide more frequent and focused sessions to help kids achieve faster results. Learn more about our intensive pediatric therapy program and how it could benefit your child.
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Reach Out Today to Get Started
If your child struggles with mobility or other areas of movement, we’re here to help! Call us at any of our four locations or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation today. We look forward to helping your child grow stronger and more confident!
