Children need to be able to successfully and independently participate in the home, community, classroom and playground environments. Physical therapists assist children in the development of independence and safety in all environments. At Theratime, Inc. our physical therapists focus is on the child’s ability to involve himself or herself in important movement activities such as crawling and walking, playing games, and participating in sports. Also, for children who need mobility aides, the physical therapist focuses on safe and successful navigation in the child’s environment.
Theratime physical therapists provide evaluation,intervention and consultation in areas such as:
- Gross motor development
- Muscle tone and strength
- Posture/postural control
- Pre-gait and gait training
- Locomotion patterns
- Neuromuscular function
- Endurance
- Muscular-skeletal conditions
- Body alignment
- Environmental adaptations/seating and positioning
- Wheelchair positioning and mobility
- Splinting/bracing/orthotics
