Pediatric Physical Therapy in Erie, PA
What is Physical Therapy?
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy is simply physical therapy for kids. Pediatric physical therapists work together with children and their families in treating a wide range of physical ailments and injuries. When working with children, much of the work is intended to improve the day to day life of a child, focusing on things like games and activities. While a physical therapist working with an elderly adult may focus on walking, pediatric physical therapists will focus on increasing mobility with more active, sporting activities like running, jumping, and riding a bike.
Pediatric physical therapy is most often used to improve gait dysfunctions, increase muscle tone, integrate pediatric reflexes, and improve overall body mechanics for increased participation at home, at school, and in various physical activities.
Does My Child Need Physical Therapy?
Does your child need physical therapy? This should be determined on a case by case basis. If your child is struggling, you can get in touch with our expert pediatric physical therapists to learn more about how we can help. Pediatric physical therapy is often recommended when a child has indications of low muscle tone, poor balance, or struggling with physical activities and tasks that would otherwise not be difficult for a child.
In general, if your child is experiencing any of the following issues, they would likely benefit from physical therapy:
- Weakness
- Walking Difficulty
- Balance difficulty/Falls
- Aches and pains in arms, legs, back or neck
- Uncoordinated movement
- Spasms/Muscle Cramps/Spasticity
- Needing specialty equipment (stimulation devices, walkers, wheelchairs, and standers)
Pediatric Physical Therapy with Niagara Therapy, LLC
If your child is struggling with any of the above issues, Niagara Therapy, LLC is here to help. We have a strong pediatric team with an expertise in neurological conditions, and treat a variety of conditions including cerebral palsy, autism related mobility deficits, decreased sensory integration, and gait dysfunction for greater participation in sports and running activities.
Niagara Therapy, LLC offers advanced tools and techniques that are not otherwise seen regionally including Biodex Balance Systems, Neurosensory Integrator (NSI), Interactive Metronome, and Brain Beats. We offer one on one sessions with our excellent staff, which boasts a number of different backgrounds in many different disciplines and expertises. Our full therapy team approach helps to combine all our strengths and ensures your child will get the attention they need.
Contact Us Today
Regardless of what your child is going through, Niagara’s experienced team of pediatric physical therapists is here to help. We treat a range of issues with a variety of evidenced-based treatments and practices in one on one sessions from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Don’t hesitate to send us a message or give us a call at 814-464-0627814-464-0627, or send us a message so we can help your child meet their goals today.
