The pediatric physical therapist evaluates, treats & educates patients and families regarding impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions or injuries.
Pediatric physical therapists can help:
- Evaluate and treat a child's developmental skills, strength, joint mobility, balance, coordination and functional movement
- Gait training/fit & train for crutches and/or walkers
- Functional training for transition to home or rehabilitation setting
For the physical therapy evaluation, please bring:
- Any adaptive equipment or bracing used
- Closed toe shoes
- Shorts
