Physical Therapy

- A child’s daily learning process forms a major part of his physical development and movement. Throughout the day, the activities of physical play and recreation help them develop the skill of controlling their own bodies and acquire more physical well-being and strength. When they develop these skills, they become stronger, faster, and more mobile. They get a clearer sense of balance and become more aware of their surroundings. This boosts their self-esteem, confidence, and ability to stay secure.
- However, not all children grow at the same pace and some may lack the motor skills required for their age group. As a parent, it is worrisome and saddening to sense this difference. At TEAM4Kids, we strive to help children develop the motor skills essential for their best growth. We help parents identify all the problematic areas in their child’s motor abilities and offer therapeutic solutions. Physical therapy is made to fit the individual health care needs of each child and improve their gross motor skills and physical abilities.
- TEAM4Kids, with its physical therapy team, aims at fully developing their gross motor skills and supporting their best growth.
If You Identify a Physical Problem in your Child
- If your child is behind in acquiring motor skills with which other children their age are comfortable, it is a good idea to consult with a Pediatric Physical Therapist. At TEAM4Kids, our pediatric physical therapists help children accomplish their highest motor potential through play activities. Whether it’s crawling, rolling, running, or balancing, our physical therapists help children be more successful in movement.
- If your child is behind in attaining motor skills with which other children their age are comfortable, it is a good idea to consult with a Pediatric Physical Therapist. At TEAM4Kids, our pediatric physical therapists help children accomplish their highest motor potential through play activities. Whether it’s crawling, rolling, running, or balancing, our physical therapists help children be more successful in movement.
TEAM4Kids – Developing the Best Motor Skills in Children
At TEAM4Kids, we offer comprehensive evaluations and treatment techniques for motor impairments in children. With our therapeutic solutions, we strive to help children of all ages become efficient movers. By tailoring our physical therapy to suit the specific needs of each and every child, we offer individualized solutions to best suit the needs of the child and family. Our team consists of Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists. We are all committed to helping every parent improve their child’s motor potential and overall physical development.
When is Physical Therapy Classes?
My child was born on time and does not have any medical complications but things just seem harder, what should I do?
What are some common diagnoses you treat?
What age groups do you service?
What are your hours of operation?
How long are therapy sessions?
What are the milestones that my child should be meeting?
- All children develop at a different pace but most kids should meet major motor milestones around the same age. As a guide, listed below are some of the most common gross motor milestones and the age range when children typically master these skills.
- 0-2 months – Bends and straightens arms and legs alternately and together, bears weight through legs when held in standing, turns head toward voices, tracks people or objects, when on stomach elevates head 45 degrees and turns head from side to side.
- 3-5 months – Has good head control in all positions, brings hands to midline, grabs feet with hands, brings feet to mouth for play, rolls from back to sides, begins to balance in sitting using arms to prop.
- 6-8 months – Reaches for toys when on stomach, rolls from back to stomach, belly crawls, sits unsupported and can reach for/play with toys without falling, catches self when falling out of sitting.
- 9-11 months – Crawls on hands and knees, pulls to standing at furniture, lowers from standing safely, stands for a few seconds without support, gets self into sitting from lying down.
- 12-14 months – Walks short distances without assistance, squats to pick up a toy and returns to standing without support, crawls up steps, rolls a ball back and forth with another person.
- 15-18 months – Crawls down steps safely, walking has matured, walks on gravel, grass and hills without falling, walks up steps with support from an adult’s finger, walks backward a few steps, throws a ball.
- 19-24 months – runs, jumps up, forward and down, walks up steps without support from wall or rail, kicks a ball, throws a ball overhand and underhand.
- 25-36 months – Walks down steps without support, jumping skills of up, over, forward, and off objects progress to further distances and with improved coordination, running matures, catches a ball.
- 36-48 months – Performs steps without a rail placing only 1 foot on each step, stands on 1 foot, rides a tricycle, throwing skills mature and for further distances, hops on one foot, gallops, crosses a balance beam without stepping off.
- 48-60 months – Rides a bike with or without training wheels, dribbles a ball, hops on each foot several times, skips.
- 60-72 months – Performs hopscotch, jumping jacks and jump rope. Balls skills of catching, throwing, dribbling and kicking mature. Performs sit ups and push ups.
Do you provide written reports of my child’s progress?
What are your hours?
My child was a preemie and/or has a medical diagnosis, should I wait until they should be sitting or crawling but can’t?
Why would a baby need physical therapy?
How long does it take to get an appointment?
Will my insurance cover the cost of therapy?
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call one of our amazing Patient Care Coordinators at 1-800-376-3440 and they will be happy to answer any questions and get you scheduled.