Doctors often recommend physical therapy (PT) for kids and teens who have been injured or who have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability.
After an injury, physical therapists work to decrease pain, improve movement, and help kids return to daily activities. They teach kids exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion, and also show kids and families how to prevent future injuries.
Physical therapy might be needed any time a problem with movement limits someone’s daily activities. So doctors often recommend PT for kids with:
What Physical Therapists Do?
Physical therapists use a variety of treatments to help build strength, improve movement, and strengthen skills needed to complete daily activities.
Physical therapists might guide kids through:
During a visit, a physical therapist may:
I find that physical deficits often go unnoticed until they become a significant problem. Early screening, evaluation, and treatment can help a child meet their milestones. If you feel your child is not meeting their milestones, give us a call at(318) 302 - 6000.
