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Physical Therapy |
Physical Therapists at Arkansas Children's Therapy Group create individualized play and exercise programs to minimize the effect that accidents, disease or developmental disabilities have on keeping children from reaching their full potential. |
For children facing physical challenges, long-term disabilities or injuries, physical therapy can offer an opportunity for life-changing progress. |
Physical therapy helps patients develop or recapture the muscle strength, balance, coordination, joint mobility, and endurance needed for daily living. Therapists use positive, age-appropriate play activities to motivate children to work hard and develop skills necessary for daily life. |
Physical therapy can be helpful even in a child's very early years. A doctor might prescribe physical therapy if your child is coping with a wide range of health issues, which can include: |
* developmental delays * premature birth * cerebral palsy * autism spectrum disorders * traumatic brain injuries * muscular dystrophy * chromosome disorders * orthopedic injuries * heart problems * spina bifida or spinal cord injuries * fetal exposure to alcohol or drugs * acute trauma * limb deficiencies * muscle weakness * brachial plexus injuries * muscle or joint pain * torticollis |