Pediatric physical therapy

Physical therapists provide evaluation and treatment to make your child as active and independent as possible. This includes helping children learn how to roll over, sit by themselves, crawl, and walk. It also includes teaching children how to use a new piece of equipment such as a walker or wheelchair.

A large part of our program involves working with families to teach them how to help their child at home. We also collaborate with other rehabilitation and medical professionals. Therapy sessions are provided in a child-friendly environment with use of toys to encourage active participation. We provide instruction in at-home care and exercises for pre-operative and post-operative care if surgery is needed.

Why choose us?

• Our experienced pediatric physical therapists are skilled at working with children.
• We are credentialed to provide therapy through the Early Intervention System of Illinois.
• All our therapists have Neuro Developmental Training (NDT) education, and some are NDT trained in pediatrics and baby.
• Our team includes therapists with certification in Pediatric Clinical Specialization from the American Physical Therapy Association.
• All therapists attend continuing education courses to stay abreast of changes in our clinical practice of physical therapy.

Conditions we treat

Our physical therapists aid children with the following conditions:

• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Down syndrome
• Gait abnormalities
• Traumatic brain injury
• Meningitis
• Seizure disorder
• Prematurity
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Torticollis and plagiocephaly
• Injuries

Our treatments

Our pediatric physical therapists have expertise in the following areas:

• Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT)
• Serial casting
• Aquatic therapy
• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
• Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES)
• Lite gait treadmill training
• Evaluating for equipment (wheelchairs, standers, etc.), orthotics and prosthetics
• Kinesiotaping for muscular imbalances and facilitation
• Spasticity management (hypertonicity, hypotonicity) including therapy post Botox and post baclofen pump
• Use of Theratogs and the Therasuit for improved alignment in conjunction with physical therapy