What is Physical Therapy (PT)?
Physical Therapy is a field of science concerned with the ability and quality of motor skills or large motor activities related to movement. The patient referred for physical therapy may be disabled or delayed by illness, accident, birth defect or complications. This may result in the patient having abnormal muscle tone, impaired balance, decreased functional movement, weakness, or poor coordination. A Physical Therapist's role includes examination, evaluation, and interventions toward achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient/client. Patients may attend therapy for 1-2 sessions, or continue for many months, depending on their age and level of disability. A treatment plan is developed which includes a home program for the patient/family/caregiver to carry out at home.
How Head to Toe Therapy can help your child
Our licensed Physical Therapists evaluate and treat children for a variety of developmental delays such as but not limited to;
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Musculoskeletal issues such as strength, muscle tone, control, flexibility, joing motion, endurance and posture |
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Orthopedic issues such as torticollis, hip dysplasia scoliosis and amputation |
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Neuromuscular conditions such as Cerebral Palsy |
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Gross motor developmental assessments |
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Coordination and balance training |
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Mobility - transfers, floor mobility and ambulation |
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Motor planning |
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Adaptive equipment assessment and training (walkers, standers, wheel chairs, gait trainers, etc.) |
What are the benefits from Physical Therapy?
Our licensed Physical Therapists engage children in activities to improve:
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Neuromuscular and sensory-motor function |
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Stregth |
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Endurance |
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Flexibility |
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Gait |
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Postural deviations |
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Crawling, walking and running |
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Seating and positioning |
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Gait/transfer training |
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Balance and coordination |
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Postural alignment |
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