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Our compassionate pediatric physical therapists provide personalized care tailored to your child’s unique needs. From improving mobility to addressing developmental challenges, we’re here to support their growth, confidence and recovery. Start their journey to better health today.
Helping Your Child Thrive with Expert Pediatric Physical Therapy
As a parent, you may notice that your child reaches certain developmental milestones easier than others or has difficulty bouncing back from a fall.
Pediatric physical therapy supports motor development and fosters independence at every stage, providing age-appropriate strategies for injury recovery. Learn more about the common reasons for seeking treatment and what you might expect during a session.
Pediatric Patients and Common Therapeutic Interventions
Pediatric physical therapy can benefit children from infancy through age 18. Whether you want to help your child improve movement, recover from a serious injury or achieve specific developmental goals, physical therapy offers a structured approach to building strength and confidence.
Your pediatrician may recommend physical therapy if your child faces challenges with fine or gross motor skills. Additionally, pediatric physical therapy can be an effective way to help children recover from sports injuries, falls, car accidents or other bone and muscle issues.
Your child or teen may be a candidate for pediatric physical therapy if they:
- Are developmentally behind what’s expected for their age
- Have poor coordination from a gait issue or nervous system condition, like cerebral palsy
- Live with a genetic disorder that can benefit from routine therapy, like Down syndrome
- Have difficulty with specific motor skills, like holding objects or using a pencil
- Were injured while playing a sport
- Had an accident affecting their musculoskeletal or nervous system
Our pediatric physical therapists create individualized treatment plans that combine active, game-style exercises with gentle, hands-on techniques. This approach can address a variety of concerns, including:
- Musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Balance and gait issues
- Motor skills development
- Posture and movement concerns
- Infant torticollis or plagiocephaly
By blending fun activities with manual therapy, we aim to help children build strength, improve mobility and develop essential motor skills in a safe, engaging environment.
During Your Appointment
When your child meets their physical therapist for the first time, their strength, development and ability to perform age-appropriate activities will be evaluated. In most cases, how well your child can walk and stand will also be considered before a personalized treatment plan is developed.
During follow-up appointments, your child will focus on using their body more effectively and improving strength, flexibility and range of motion.
These sessions may include:
- Goal Setting: Often done in collaboration with a parent
- Targeted Exercises: Designed to support muscle groups and gross motor skills
- Strengthening and Coordination Activities: Such as running, hopping, balancing on one foot or using an exercise ball
- Guidance on Assistive Devices: Recommendations for supportive equipment to use at home or school
Take the First Step Toward Your Child’s Wellness!
Looking for trusted pediatric physical therapy in Connecticut? Our experienced team at Integrated Rehab is dedicated to helping children overcome challenges and thrive. Contact Integrated Rehab today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can support your child’s health and development.