Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapists work with children, teens, and their families, helping each child reach their potential and achieve happiness and success at home, school, work, and the community. While pediatric physical therapists specialize in muscle development, movement, and body function, Holsman Physical Therapy understands that working with children requires a unique approach. At 17 locations throughout New Jersey and New York City, they offer physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral therapies in a welcoming, fun, non-threatening environment. Call the nearest office to learn more about their pediatric services or request an appointment through online booking today.

What is pediatric physical therapy?

Pediatric physical therapists provide comprehensive care for children, beginning at 4 years old and up to 21 years old. These specialists have extensive training in childhood and adolescent development and physical therapy techniques for each age and stage.

They provide expert physical therapy for children while simultaneously teaching family, caregivers, and teachers techniques they can use to ensure consistent support outside the office.

When would children need pediatric physical therapy?

Pediatric physical therapy encompasses the physical and behavioral health of children and adolescents. The Holsman Physical Therapy team provides therapy that facilitates muscle development and coordination and promotes strength, endurance, and posture.

Their pediatric physical therapists offer customized care for many conditions, including:

• Autism spectrum disorders
• Developmental delay
• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Down syndrome and other genetic disorders
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Orthopedic conditions
• Sports (and playground) injuries
• Pulmonary disorders
• Brain injury
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Don’t hesitate to call the caring Holsman Physical Therapy team if your child has problems with sudden or ongoing pain, signs of developmental delays, or other issues affecting their muscle strength or coordination.

What should I expect during pediatric physical therapy?

Pediatric physical therapists have extensive training and experience in evaluating children, creating individual treatment plans, and, most importantly, connecting with kids and providing fun and engaging therapy that feels like play.

At Holsman Physical Therapy, their evidence-based treatments include:

• Neurodevelopmental training
• Movement and mobility training
• Progressive strength training
• Therapeutic exercises
• Motor learning and processing
• Balance and coordination training
• Neuromuscular reeducation
• Assistive technology
• Cardiopulmonary endurance
• Pain management
• Gait training
• Orthotics and prosthetics

While these treatments build the foundation of pediatric physical therapy, Holsman Physical Therapy provides other therapies and specialty care that support your child’s health and well-being.

What specialty services are available through pediatric physical therapy?

The following services aren’t types of physical therapy. Instead, they’re essential services needed by many children and adolescents seeking physical therapy. The Holsman Physical Therapy team includes specialists in:

• Behavioral therapy
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Sensory-motor issues
• Swallowing and feeding therapy

These specialists offer a wide range of therapies. A few examples include DIRFloortime®, therapeutic listening therapy, Interactive Metronome®, sensory integration therapy, and PROMPT (a type of speech therapy).

Call Holsman Physical Therapy or book online today to learn more about their pediatric services. They have convenient locations in Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn, Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Maplewood, Newark, South Orange, Clifton, Paterson, Kearney, Jersey City, and Rahway, New Jersey, and the Crotona and Van Nest neighborhoods in the Bronx and the Cypress Hills neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.