Pediatrics

 
 
 

 


   
We at Ocean Physical Therapy offer an integrative approach to rehabilitation, emphasizing functional 3D movement with PLAY to promote proper gross motor development and movement retraining. Our pediatric physcial therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your child and develop an individualized program addressing your child's specific needs.  Treatment will be based on PLAY with heavy emphasis on FUN to promote your child's active participation and motivation.  The number of treatment sessions will vary depending on the degree of gross motor developmental delay.
 
FUN PLAY treatments will address all of the following:
  • Gross motor development
  • Muscle strength and endurance
  • Hypertonicity/Hypotonicity
  • Torticollis
  • Posture/Scoliosis
  • Diagnoses such as Down syndrome, Diabetes, Autism
Manual therapy as well as functional movement techniques will be used to facilitate proper movement for your child's developmental stage. Treatment may include any of the following:
  • Manual facilitation of proper movement
  • Structured PLAY
  • Stretching
  • Gait/locomotion training
  • Balance training
  • Obstacle courses