Physical therapy helps children gain critical skills related to independent mobility and gross motor functioning. Through the use of handling techniques, sensory stimulation, play, and parent-child interaction, physical therapy helps children accomplish goals related to range of motion, muscle strength, posture, joint mobility, gait, and higher-level gross motor development.
The Following Are General Indicators That A Child May Benefit From A Physical Therapy Evaluation:
- Increased muscle stiffness and tightness
- Limitations in range of motion
- Delays in developmental milestones
- Muscle weakness
- Postural abnormalities/ asymmetries
- Poor balance skills
- Uncoordinated movements
- Difficulty in sports activities such as catching, throwing and kicking
- Delays in age-appropriate gross motor skills
If you have concerns regarding your child’s gross motor, fine motor, or sensory integration skills, contact us to schedule an evaluation.
Eve Mitchell says
It’s good to know that children who have poor balance can benefit from physical therapy. My two-year-old was recently diagnosed with a nerve disorder that affects her balance. I’m hoping she can start physical therapy to help her cope with it.