Pediatric therapy services
Outpatient pediatric therapy services are provided at our Hillsdale, Library Park and Shadeland locations. Pediatric services include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Physical therapists address functional limitations and gross motor skills. Treatments focus on increasing strength, range of motion and flexibility through an individualized program of therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, and functional training. Programs can include balance activities, gait training and working toward age appropriate skills.
Occupational therapists focus on fine motor skills such as writing, picking up objects, feeding, and buttoning clothes. Treatments may include splinting, therapeutic exercises, and functional activity to increase strength, range of motion and flexibility.
Speech-language therapists provide services for children with speech and language delays. Therapists can address impairments in speech and language comprehension. Treatments may include increasing speech production, increasing receptive language skills and improving auditory comprehension.
Our pediatric therapists can treat the following:
- Orthopedic injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Neurological issues
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain injury
- Gross motor delays
- Fine motor delays
- Writing and coloring
- Using buttons and zippers
- Eye-hand coordination
- Mobility
- Walking
- Adaptive equipment needs
- Functional limitations
- Dressing and self-care
- Feeding
- Playing with peers
- Speech and language issues
- Expressive and receptive skills
For more information about pediatric therapy services at Community Physical Therapy and Rehab, contact our Hillsdale, Library Park or Shadeland locations.