The primary focus of pediatric physical therapy is to help children from all ages, ranging from newborn to teenagers, move to the best of their ability. Therapy activities are play-based and tailored to each child's age and individual goals.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
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Gross motor skills (activities such as crawling, walking, running, and climbing stairs)
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Balance and posture control
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Strengthening and coordination
Our program provides services to children with a wide range of diagnoses—including, but not limited to, the following:
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Prematurity
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Developmental delay
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Torticollis
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Idiopathic toe walking
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Cerebral palsy
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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Genetic syndromes
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Traumatic injuries
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Cancer & blood-related diagnoses
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Sports injuries
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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Neurological injuries
When to refer
A child might benefit from a physical therapy evaluation and/or ongoing treatment if they experience the following:
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Delayed milestones
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High or low muscle tone (hyper- or hypotonia)
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Weakness in the legs or trunk
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Tight or stiff muscles
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Clumsiness or poor endurance
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Falling or balance problems
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Unusual standing/walking pattern or toe walking
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Leg or foot pain
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Poor endurance (tires easily)
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Trouble "keeping up" with the activities of same-aged children
Our Locations
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MedStar Health: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road NW Bles Building, Ground Floor CG-12 Washington, D.C., 20007
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Hyattsville
6401 America Blvd. Ste. 204 Hyattsville, MD 20782
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Irving Street – Neurorehabilitation Center
102 Irving St., NW MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital First Floor Washington, DC, 20010
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Pikesville
1838 Greene Tree Rd., Woodholme Medical Bldg. Ste. 245 Pikesville, MD 21208
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at South Baltimore
2900 South Hanover St. Ste. 102 Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Westminster
412 Malcolm Dr. Ste. 200 Westminster, MD 21157
Our providers
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