What is Pediatric Physical Therapy? -
Pediatric physical therapists help children improve mobility, motor development, posture strength, range of motion, balance and coordination. This is accomplished in a "play" environment utilizing balls, rolls, mats, balance boards, scooters and toys to encourage the child to move in ways that develo motor skills.
The following are some of the services physical therapy provides:
- Development and enhancement of gross motor skills
- Management of muscle tone and strength
- Building or rebuilding muscle strength
- Improvement of posture
- Improvement of postural control
- Pre-gait and gait training
- Improve range of motion
- Improve balance and coordination
- Relieve or manage pain
- Building cardiopulmonary endurance
- Improve body awareness and alignment
- Orthotic/Prosthetic Assessment & Management
- Kinesiotaping technologies
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Your child may benefit from Physical Therapy if he or she has difficulty with any of the following:
- Learning how to crawl or walk
- Walking up or down stairs
- Sitting or standing without support
- Playing without getting tired
- Walking and running without tripping or falling
- Learning to play sports
- Catching or throwing
- Protecting or catching him/herself if they fall
- Pain with movement
- Postural control and alignment
- Meeting milestones
Does my child need physical therapy?
Bayside Children’s Therapy Network, Inc.
We're located in the 'old Coke building' on Main Street - Gloucester Court House!
6688 Main Street - P.O. Box 130 - Gloucester, Virginia 23061
Call: 804-210-1555 Fax: 804-210-1556
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Dr. Pamela Lang, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Lang has been a pediatric clinician for over 30 years and an adjunct professor or physical therapy students. She is certified in the assessment and treatment of
infants and toddlers, in addition to interactive coaching. Pamela has shared in many client journeys, supporting their holistic health, wellness, and functional needs. She
brings her expertise in early childhood disorders such as torticollis/plagiocephaly,prematurity, cerebral palsy, and genetic conditions, along with adolescent conditions including concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
