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Physiotherapy for children is generally regarded as a method of correcting and treating impairments of the musculoskeletal system, extending the concept to the care of children (infants through 18 years of age) in order to account for their future growth.
What can Pediatric Orthopedics Physical Therapy do for a Child?
The goal of physical therapy is to help children improve their mobility and return to age-appropriate activities. Strengthening muscles, improving flexibility, improving posture, reducing pain and increasing balance. Got it? Helping kids and teens do everything from daily activities to high-intensity sports.
- If you have been injured (by falling, during a sporting event, etc)
- Following a surgery
- Symptoms include falling frequently, tripping, or slipping while off balance.
- When your child is having trouble keeping up with his or her peers on the playground or at school.
- You should get your child professional help if he or she is having trouble coordinating movements.
- In case your kid complains about the same pain all the time.
What is the Role of a Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapist?
The physical therapists’ job is to help kids reach their full potential by evaluating and treating them. The physical therapists at Hope AMC in Riyadh make treatment fun and engaging while assessing your flexibility, strength, posture, gait, balance, coordination, and age-appropriate motor development.
Most of the time, pediatric physical therapy sessions should resemble a game. In order to keep children motivated and happy, the physical therapist engages them in fun, age-appropriate games, and activities. Since physical therapy can be quite demanding, children should be able to enjoy their time with us.
Is the Age range Between 2 and 16 Considered Pediatric?
It's difficult to pinpoint an age range for children. Each child is treated differently. A traditional therapy program with exercises may work better for some children, while others may require more of a play-based approach to ensure compliance with home exercises.
Is your Child in Need of Physical Therapy?
The parents usually take their kids to their pediatrician or one of our providers at Hope AMC for a first assessment, and then they are referred to physical therapy.
In young kids, imaging might be a good idea to see if there's a problem at the growth plates or any other pediatric problems that need to be ruled out before starting therapy.
Why Would a Child Need Physical Therapy for an Orthopedic Condition?
We see similar diagnoses to adults in the pediatric population as well as overuse injuries from sports specialization at a young age and growth plate injuries that we don't see in general orthopedics.
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