Pediatric Physical Therapy Addresses:

  • Gross motor development

  • Balance

  • Coordination

  • Strength, power and endurance

  • Gait

  • Posture and skeletal alignment

  • Cardiorespiratory endurance

  • Obesity and reduced physical activity levels

  • Neuromotor, sensory motor, and cognitive development by supporting movement and exploration  

  • Joint range of motion and function

  • Motor planning

  • Neuromuscular re-education

  • Positioning and caregiving routines

  • Safety and prevention programs

  • Vestibular function

  • Orthotic and prosthetic function and training

  • Adaptive equipment

Children with the following conditions are commonly evaluated and treated by pediatric physical therapists:

  • Autism spectrum disorder

  • Brachial plexus injury

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Developmental coordination disorder

  • Developmental delay

  • Down syndrome

  • Gait deviations

  • Genetic conditions

  • Idiopathic toe walking

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

  • Limb deficiency or amputation

  • Metabolic conditions

  • Muscular dystrophy

  • Orthopedic injuries and conditions

  • Plagiocephaly

  • Postural asymmetry

  • Premature birth

  • Scoliosis

  • Sensory processing disorders

  • Torticollis

  • Traumatic brain injury

  • Visual impairment