Pediatric physical therapy focuses on the development or regaining of gross motor skills lost due to neurological insult, genetic disorder, injury, burn or other cause. Gross motor skills include activities such as head control, rolling, sitting, standing, crawling, walking, running, jumping, skipping, and throwing / kicking a ball. The child is individually evaluated to determine the underlying weaknesses or dysfunctions that are leading to functional deficits. These deficits may be due to abnormalities in muscle tone, coordination, trunk control/stability, weakness, and range of motion or other underlying causes.
Universal Exercise Unit: A system of pulleys, weights, straps and splints utilized to perform a variety of exercises for improving strength, core trunk control, and active range of motion, muscle flexibility, and vestibular input. Suit therapy using the TheraSuit™: The suit is a dynamic orthotic comprised of a cap, vest, shorts, kneepads, arm attachments, and shoes that are connected to each other through a system of elastic bands. These bands allow the body to be aligned in as normal a posture as possible. This allows proprioceptive input (input /pressure from the joints, ligaments, and muscles) to be provided during balance and movement activities. The child learns or relearns to move in proper patterns.
