What is Pediatric Physical Therapy

Most people think physical therapy is for athletes or adults in recovery, but sometimes children and even babies need physical therapy too. Physical therapists specializing in pediatrics can treat as early as a new born.

There are many reasons a child may need to see a physical therapist some common ones are as follows:

Sports injuries
Developmental delays
Certain genetic disorders
Birth defects, such as spinal bifida
And other orthopedic disabilities or injuries

Through physical therapy, a child can improve their range-of-motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns. They will work with the child’s individual goals and difficulties and help them take part in the daily activities they want to do.

What does a therapy session for a child look like?

For the most part, your child’s physical therapy session should look and feel like play. A good pediatric PT will aim to keep the sessions fun and engaging while challenging the child to keep them motivated and happy. Some treatments or modalities that are commonly part of a physical therapy program are flexibility exercises, developmental activities, and training to build strength. For children with injuries, they can also benefit from the therapist using other treatments such as ultrasound technology and electrical stimulation to promote healing.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797 Tel. (516) 367.1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel. (631) 243.0247

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New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580.0125

Bay Shore: 1470 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore NY, 11706 Tel:(631)-446.1480

Amityville: 565 Albany Ave Amityville NY, 11701 Tel:(631)-532.0906

In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): Tel: (516) 829.0030

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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