Pediatric physical therapy uses play and purposeful movement to support a child’s strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and access to everyday activities. Goals are tailored to the child and coordinated with caregivers.
Goals that may be part of care
✓Balance and coordination
✓Strength and endurance
✓Walking, stairs, and transitions
✓Confident movement during play
Care connected to everyday life
Physical therapy recommendations depend on an appropriate evaluation and may be carried into home, school, daycare, and community routines when appropriate.
Always individualized
Examples on this page are informational. Specific recommendations are determined after an appropriate evaluation.