Physical Therapy Services for Children

Physical Therapy (PT) helps children improve their ability to move from one place to another by improving the mobility of joints and by increasing strength, balance, and coordination. Physical Therapists (PTs) also evaluate a child’s use of equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers within various settings to find ways to increase participation in daily activities. PTs can also assist with acquiring orthotics on an as-needed basis.

Indicators Your Child May Need Pediatric Physical Therapy

There are six major indicators that can determine whether Thrive SPC Physical Therapy services would benefit your child’s physical development:

• Diagnosis such as cerebral palsy (CP), cystic fibrosis (CF), and muscular dystrophy (MD)
• Diagnosis of torticollis or suspected birth injury
• Delays with motor milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, or ambulating
• Difficulties with coordination or balance
• Extreme spasticity or weakness
• New adaptive stroller, wheelchair, standing frame, or walker

Diagnoses Treated by Thrive SPC’s Physical Therapists

Thrive SPC PTs can help children with many diagnoses. We offer creative approaches that will help your child maintain and improve fitness, function, and quality of life. Thrive SPC treats the following common diagnoses:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Developmental Delays
• Down Syndrome
• Failure to Thrive
• Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
• Premature Birth
• Speech/Language Delays

Physical Therapists with Speciality Certifications

At Thrive SPC, we have a dedicated team of Physical Therapists focused on providing quality care to all of our patients. We offer a unique approach that empowers parents and families and provides the necessary skills for their children to grow. Our therapists have specialty certifications in the following:

• Feeding
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)/equipment fitting
• Orthotics and splinting
• Floortime (also known as DIRFloortime®)
• Sensory processing integration treatment

Locations

Texas

Virginia