Pediatric Physical Therapy

Physical therapy patients are of all shapes and sizes. They have different ailments that can come from every age and demographic. Whether you hurt your ankle playing soccer, have arthritis pain from old age or an infant born with torticollis; a physical therapist may be able to provide the care you need. If your child has a pre-existing condition or simply hurt themselves in a sports game, it is important to fix the problem immediately. Of course, no one wants to walk around in pain, but for children getting their ailments alleviated is even more important.

If an injury or condition is not taken care of timely, it can cause repercussions later in life. Waiting does not help anyone. The issue can get worse or affect the way your child’s body develops in the future. Also, children are more flexible and heal much quicker and successfully than adults do. So if you do have a child who needs any type of surgery or treatment where physical therapy is necessary afterwards; the best time to do it is when they are young and limber.

Physical therapists treat conditions from infancy to old age. If your child has joint pain, recovering from a torn ligament, or pulled a muscle it is a good idea to speak with your local pediatric physical therapist. Also, if your child has a more serious condition like developmental delays, cerebral palsy, scoliosis or limb deficiencies think about speaking with a physical therapist to alleviate pain and ameliorate the issue as soon as possible.

Did you know that you have Direct Access to Physical Therapy? No referral is needed. We offer the best Physical Therapy on Long Island where you can get help from our trusted and expert Physical Therapists. To start your Physical Therapy evaluation, call Park Physical Therapy at (516) 798-3789 today!