Physical Therapy

Physical therapy also called as physiotherapy that provides services to the people, which include treatment and education to lead a full and satisfying life within their community, school and family. Physical therapy consists of identification and maximization of movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.

Some of the conditions that physical therapists manage include:

pediatric physical therapy

back and neck pain
biomechanical problems and muscular control
spinal and joint conditions, such as arthritis
spinal bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries
sport-related injuries
heart and lung conditions, such as atelectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
stress incontinence
headaches (cervicogenic and tension-type headache)
wounds
neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis or stroke

The services provided by the physical therapy are:

Developmental evaluation and treatment
Physical fitness evaluation and treatment
Gross motor evaluation and treatment
Orthopedic dysfunction evaluation and treatment
Strength training
Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation
Sports counseling
Breathing training
Pool (aquatic) therapy

Physical therapy can help infants and children in achieving age appropriate gross motor skills. It also helps to improve skeletal muscle strength and endurance and cardio pulmonary.

All these improvements assist children and infants to participate in age appropriate activities. The therapists also work to cure the deficits caused by disease, orthopedic injuries, disability and development delay.

Below are the some conditions that may require during the physical therapy.

Learning disabilities
Developmental delays
Delayed motor development
Arthritis
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
Neurological conditions
Prematurity
Orthopedic conditions
Visual Difficulties
Decreased Muscle strength
Delayed Coordination
Decreased muscle endurance
Osteoporosis
Unable to keep up with peers
Feeding difficulties