Physical therapy works to help children regain strength and mobility
after injury or surgery. Physical therapy also benefits children
who are premature or are born with developmental delays or congenital
conditions. Therapy could include working with weights or building
endurance for activities on the treadmill.
In addition, Physical therapy helps children who have experienced
traumatic injury related to motor vehicle accidents, household injury,
or burns, etc. When the child is medically stable, therapy helps
the child to regain strength and skills. Physical therapy can help
infants as well as older children. A physical therapist helps children
and their families work to achieve individual, personal goals based
on the abilities and needs of the client.
Children born with cerebral palsy can work on strengthening and
good alignment for positioning and play. As they progress, use of
the LiteGait treadmill can help with pre-walking skills, balance,
and endurance. Many children can benefit from use of the LiteGait
system for walking as it helps build the pattern for walking.
If you are unsure if your child is a candidate for physical therapy
please refer to our Physical
Therapy Referral List.