MKPT offers physical therapy for kids! If you need an occupational therapist, speech therapist or another discipline, let us know! We know some awesome providers!
What is PT?
Physical therapy (PT) works to help children gain critical skills related to independent mobility and gross motor development. Through the use of evidence-based handling techniques, sensory stimulation, play, and parent-child interaction, PT helps children accomplish goals related to:
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strength
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joint range of motion
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posture control
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balance
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coordination
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walking mechanics
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functional mobility
Who do we see?
We see children from birth to 21 years of age with any type of orthopedic, developmental or neurogenic diagnoses.
However, here are a few specific areas we can address:
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Torticollis
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Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly)
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Toe Walking & Gait Disorders
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Early Infant Milestone Development
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Developmental Coordination
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Youth sports and orthopedic injuries
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Muscle Tone Abnormalities (e.g. Low Tone, hypertonia, dystonia, etc)
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Genetic Disorders (e.g. Down Syndrome, Rhett Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, etc)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Developmental Delays
Services Offered
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Formal Evaluations
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Informal Consultations
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Individual Treatment Sessions
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Comprehensive Home Exercise Programs
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Family Training
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Equipment Evaluations, such as
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Adaptive Strollers
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Wheelchairs
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Gait Trainers
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Walkers
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Standers
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