What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric Physical Therapy is a specialty area that assesses and meets the needs of children from birth to 21 who have physical or developmental issues preventing their ability to move, learn, and thrive as independently as possible.
What Can Physical Therapy Treat in Kids (Pediatrics)?
- Developmental Delay
- Gross Motor Movement Disorders
- Gait Abnormalities
- Cerebral Palsy
- Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- Muscular Weakness
- High/Low Muscle Tone
- Genetic Syndromes
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
How Does Pediatric Physical Therapy Help Kids?
The pediatric therapy team utilizes both gym and aquatic play-based therapy so your child can improve their mobility and increase their independence.
Types of Physical Therapy Treatments For Kids
- Therapeutic Exercise/Stretching/ROM
- Aquatic Therapy
- Caregiver Education
- Functional Mobility and Development Training
- Facilitation Techniuqes
- Equipment/Bracing Evaluation
- Manual Therapy
- Progress Through Developmental Milestones
This Service Offered At These Locations
- Millville, DE 302-539-3110
- Lewes, DE – Route 24 302-945-0200
- Aquacare Athletics at The Factory
- Salisbury, MD – Milford St. 410-548-7600
- Easton, MD 410-770-9720
- Berlin, MD 443-513-3910
- Fitness Forum – Annapolis 410-295-4941
- Lewes, DE – King Street 302-200-9920
- Milford, DE 302-491-4196
- Millsboro, DE 302-945-4250
- Seaford, DE 302-536-1774
