Physical therapy focuses on a child’s ability to participate in daily activities in the home, school and community. It centers on issues related to the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Physical therapy treatment facilitates motor development and function, teaches coordination and sensory function, and enhances learning opportunities. Physical therapy also promotes developmental milestones within the first two years of life, such as crawling, pulling to stand and walking.
Strength
Balance
Coordination
Motor planning
Ambulation
Movement disorders
Motor control
Hypotonia/low muscle tone
Hypertonia/high muscle tone
Object manipulation (ball skills)
Torticollis
Late to achieve milestones
Sensory integration
Postural control
Safety awareness
Body awareness
Endurance
Orthotics and bracing
Range of motion