images (2)Physical therapy is not just for adults but also for children who suffer from a wide range of diseases and illnesses such as Neuro-motor, congenital and non-congenital diseases. Physical therapy can also help children overcome delays in development through certain regimens of physical treatment.

Children, when treated at early stages of their ailment, benefit in longevity and also in the quality of life. Children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other illnesses often find it difficult to deal with what is, to other children, a normal daily routine. But if they are treated with physical therapy, motor reflex control improves significantly which can provide them benefits not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Occupational physical therapy aims at removing or reducing the limitations placed on a child by his or her ailment. To accomplish this, the physical therapist starts by conducting a thorough evaluation. This includes several steps and tests, through these results the physical therapist can decide on the correct course of action. Once the treatment has begun, the child can gain confidence by meeting their goals as well as overcoming obstacles. For the same reasons athletics are important to young children, for those with disabilities and ailments, physical therapy can teach them values that they will carry with them for years to come.

For more information on pediatric physical therapy call (516) 568-4444