What Is Pediatric Occupational & Physical Therapy?
Pediatric Physical Therapy is a specialized practice that improves the lives and daily function of babies & children who present with a wide range of injuries and congenital conditions. Pediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on helping babies & children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. All our pediatric PTs and OTs are trained
Conditions that might benefit from pediatric physical therapy
Conditions that might benefit from pediatric occupational therapy
FAQ
Children often don’t understand why they are in therapy. Play, family involvement, and one-on-one care are exclusive to the pediatric therapists’ care of the baby or child. Fun and motivational factors are incorporated into functional activities to make therapy enjoyable. Collaboration of care includes recommending and training in orthotics, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, custom wheelchair seating systems and adaptive technology. In addition the pediatric PT provides family support including coordination of services, advocacy, and assistance with enhancing development.
Our sessions last 50 minutes and are recommended 1-2 times per week. The duration of therapy will depend on the specific problem and progress made. In general, once a child has achieved their therapy goals or progress has plateaued, therapy is discontinued. If new concerns arise, therapy can be reinitiated after a re-evaluation to establish new goals for your child.
How Can Milk Matters PT Help?
Our physical therapists specialize and can assist with treating motor delays, oral motor skills, torticollis, plagiocephaly, low and high tone, crawling skills, rolling skills, developmental delays, orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions.
Our occupational therapists specialize and can assist in treating tongue ties, oral motor skills, motor delays, torticollis with visual component, sensory processing concerns, reflex integration, fine motor skills, sensory feeding, independent play skills and more.
In Home Pediatric PT
Looking for physical and occupational therapy for children up to 18 years of age? Our sister company, In Home Pediatric PT, treats a variety of conditions for children. With our concierge model of care, our trained therapists come to you at a convenient time for your family and customize a treatment plan to allow you to thrive. Our rigorously trained and licensed pediatric therapists work in YOUR home and begin with a comprehensive evaluation. Then, an in-home therapy treatment plan is developed with your child and family.
This treatment plan is reviewed regularly to evaluate progress and is updated as needed. Treatment plans typically include: