At ActiveCare our specialized pediatric physical therapist works with children from infancy to age 19 who experience a disorder such as:
- Developmental disorders
- Musculoskeletal problems (scoliosis, occipital cranium, plagiocephaly, clubfoot)
- With congenital malformations
- Neurological (Cerebral palsy, Central Nervous System damage)
- Breathing issues
- Prematurity
- Metabolic diseases
- Genetic Syndromes
- Neuromotor problems
Some benefits of Pediatric Physiotherapy:
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Improves posture and integrates reflexes of child
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Makes movement easier by training more typical patterns of movements
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Improves gross motor skills
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Improves functional mobility
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Improves muscle balance and muscle strength
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Improves balance and coordination
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Improves range of motion
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Improves muscle tone
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Improved gait / gait training
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Addresses respiratory difficulties
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Assists in addressing learning difficulties