The primary focus of pediatric physical therapy is to help children from all ages, ranging from newborn to teenagers, move to the best of their ability. Therapy activities are play-based and tailored to each child's age and individual goals.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
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Gross motor skills (activities such as crawling, walking, running, and climbing stairs)
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Balance and posture control
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Strengthening and coordination
Our program provides services to children with a wide range of diagnoses—including, but not limited to, the following:
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Prematurity
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Developmental delay
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Torticollis
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Idiopathic toe walking
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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Traumatic injuries
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Cancer & blood-related diagnoses
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Sports injuries
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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Neurological injuries
When to refer
A child might benefit from a physical therapy evaluation and/or ongoing treatment if they experience the following:
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Delayed milestones
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High or low muscle tone (hyper- or hypotonia)
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Weakness in the legs or trunk
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Tight or stiff muscles
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Clumsiness or poor endurance
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Falling or balance problems
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Unusual standing/walking pattern or toe walking
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Leg or foot pain
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Poor endurance (tires easily)
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Trouble "keeping up" with the activities of same-aged children
Our locations
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MedStar Health: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 3rd Floor Washington, D.C., 20007
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Irving Street – Neurorehabilitation Center
102 Irving St., NW MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital First Floor Washington, DC, 20010
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at South Baltimore
2900 South Hanover St. Ste. 102 Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Rosedale – Orthopedic and Hand Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Medical Arts Bldg., Ste. 205 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lutherville – Hand Center
1400 Front Ave. Ste. 205 Lutherville, MD 21093
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Westminster
412 Malcolm Dr. Ste. 200 Westminster, MD 21157
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Bel Air – Neurorehabilitation and Pediatric Services
12 MedStar Blvd. Ste. 255 Bel Air, MD 21015
Our providers
Expert pediatric rehabilitation care
Getting the care you need starts with seeing one of our pediatric rehabilitation specialists.