Physical Therapy

The Importance of Pediatric Physical Therapy in Children's Lives

Physical therapy can improve children’s health. Life Step Therapy specializes in pediatric physical therapy, targeting strength, equilibrium, coordination, stamina, and sensory integration. Our trained therapists assess and treat babies through adolescents with mobility and physical activity problems due to injuries, congenital conditions, or illness or disease complications.

Why Motor Movement Is Essential in a Child's Life

Pediatric physical therapists improve self-sufficiency, motor development, strength, and range of motion. Core muscle fortification improves gross motor skills, play, self-care, and independence. This upgrade can help kids sit, write, draw, and color more efficiently and improve their school and home attention span. Strong core trunks help kids breathe, communicate, move, and use their limbs. Jogging, jumping, and climbing stairs become possible with physical therapy.

How Can Physical Therapy Help Your Children

  • Improve abnormal gait patterns
  • Address and improve muscle tone
  • Improve range of motion
  • Improve muscle strength and endurance
  • Improve posture and coordination
  • Reduce pain
  • Improve seating and positioning
  • Improve wheelchair mobility
  • Provide splinting, bracing, or orthotics

Call (619) 271-4957 to discuss physical therapy for your child. Our therapists will examine your child’s requirements and provide a customized therapy plan to help them succeed. Let’s help your child!