Pediatric Therapeutics
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of delays and disorders affecting movement.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapists use neurological, orthopedic, and developmental knowledge to determine if the child needs assistance in any of these areas
Enrollment in physical therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation by one of our highly trained Physical Therapists (PT) to determine if your child has any deficits in the areas of gross motor skills, balance, strength, and proprioception (body awareness). If the PT determines a weakness in any of the above areas, a plan of care specific to your child’s needs will be created to guide therapy. All of our Physical Therapists have Masters or Doctorate level degrees in physical therapy from accredited university programs. All have professional licensure granted by the state of Indiana, and maintain First Steps certification. They participate in many hours of continuing education every year to stay up to date on the latest evidence-based practices.
what to look for
Signs Your Child May Benefit from
Physical Therapy Services
There are many reasons why you or your pediatrician may be concerned about your child’s development including:
Delayed Developmental Milestones
Difficulty Walking Running
Trips/Falls Easily or Walks in an Atypical Manner
Gets Tired Very Quickly While Playing
”W” Sits or Props Onto Arms When Sitting
Difficulty Coordinating Movements
Has “Floppy” or Excessively Tight Muscles
Has a Strong Preference for Turning Their Head to One Side (Torticollis)
Difficulty Jumping, Hopping, Skipping or Going Up or Down Stairs Awkwardly or Cautiously
Treatment
Physical Therapy at Kidworks is typically conducted via play. If therapy is determined to be necessary after the evaluation, your PT will recommend how often they feel your child should be seen to make steady progress, typically 1-2 sessions per week. Your Physical Therapist will prepare each session targeting the goals established in your child’s plan of care through various developmentally appropriate play activities. Often, your child will not even know they are “working”! Parents frequently participate in therapy sessions. If not, your therapist will talk to you at the end of your child’s session and let you know what was targeted and how you can help your child until the next visit. If any specific techniques or strategies have proven helpful, your therapist will demonstrate them for you. At Kidworks we believe that parents and therapists working together results in the best outcomes for our clients.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
We accept a wide variety of insurance plans in commercial, government and exchange arenas, including Medicaid.
The insurance experts at Kidworks will work with you to attain the maximum benefits to which you are entitled. Please contact our office for more information.
Our Office Address
1120 S Calumet, Suite 3
Chesterton, IN 46304
Give Kidworks A Call
(219) 983-9675