PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Pediatric physiotherapists help children to achieve their optimal physical development. They have specialized knowledge in the movement, development and conditions that are likely to affect the baby, growing children and treat from 1 day-old babies to adolescents. Pediatric physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat neurological, developmental, cardio-respiratory and orthopedic conditions in children with a focus on improving function and increasing independence.
Physical therapy can benefit your child if he/she is experiencing or has experienced:
Conditions
- Prematurity
- Delays in developmental milestones
- Hypotonia (low tone)
- Hypertonia (tightness, high tone)
- Erbs palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Torticollis (head tilt)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)s
- Spina Bifida
- Gross motor in coordination
- Motor planning difficulties
- Gait difficulties
- Flat foot
- Orthotic concerns
- Neurological problems
- Down Syndrome & other genetic disorders
Treatment methods:
Pediatric physiotherapy involves a variety of treatment methods that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Here in Parrot child development center, we use evidence-based treatment. After assessment, individualized treatment plans are developed based on each child's needs.