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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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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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 Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 3rd Floor Washington, D.C., 20007
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 South Baltimore
2900 South Hanover St. Ste. 102 Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Rosedale – Orthopedic and Hand Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Medical Arts Bldg., Ste. 205 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Ellicott City
9501 Old Annapolis Rd., Dorsey Hall Medical Center Ste. 125 Ellicott City, MD 21042
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lutherville – Hand Center
1400 Front Ave. Ste. 205 Lutherville, MD 21093
Our providers
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