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Physical Therapy

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy can be described as the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability.

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Common Areas Addressed
in Physical Therapy:

Infants

  • Abnormal positioning due to muscle injury or tightness at birth

  • Head shape asymmetries

Ages Birth to 19

  • Strength and Endurance

  • Range of Motion

  • Toe Walking

  • Custom Foot Orthotics

  • Balance

  • Coordination

  • Functional Mobility (ability to navigate their environment including stairs, curbs, etc.)

  • Pain

  • Motor Planning (the ability to conceive, plan, and carry out movements)

  • Movement Patterns (squatting, reaching overhead, etc.)

  • Muscle Tone

  • Posture

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Physical therapy addresses many different areas of function; this is not an all-inclusive list.

Common Diagnoses Treated in Physical Therapy:

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Spina Bifida   

  • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Torticollis/Plagiocephaly   

  • Gait Abnormalities

  • Sport-related injuries

  • Muscular weakness

  • Hypotonia   

  • Developmental Delay   

  • Genetic syndromes/conditions

  • Neurologic impairments or conditions

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Physical therapy treats a variety of diagnoses; this is not an exhaustive list.

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