Performance offers care for the pediatric population, for children of all levels of ability. Physical Therapy for the pediatric population focuses on intervention to promote gross mototr skills and functional mobility. Specific exercises and developmentally approriate play promote optimal mobility, strength, balance and coordination. A treatment session lasts 30 to 60 minutes and encourages care-giver participation, family education and instruction on a home program to maximize follow through. Physical Therapists communicate with the pediatrician and any other health care providers involved in the care, resulting in a team approach to the overall well being of the children. Diagnoses commonly seen include; ♦ Torticollis ♦ Orthopedic conditions and diagnosis ♦ Sports injuries - sprains, strains and fractures ♦ Developmental delay in gross motor skills and coordination ♦ Juvenile RA ♦ Cerebral Palsey ♦ Gait Abnormalities ♦ Hypotonia
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