Pediatric physical therapy is aimed at improving a child’s ability to control and support of their own bodies and to move with ease and efficiency with their peers and family
Second Wave Physical Therapy provides specialized care for children with movement challenges, developmental delays, injuries, or conditions affecting their muscles, bones, or nervous system. Through targeted exercises, play-based activities, and individualized treatment plans, pediatric physical therapists help young patients build strength, improve coordination, enhance mobility, and participate more confidently in daily activities.
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Torticollis (Wry Neck)
Torticollis or wry neck is a condition characterized by a painfully twisted and tilted neck. The condition is common in children but also occurs in adults. It can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired as a result of damage to the neck muscles or blood supply.
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Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly, often called flat head syndrome, occurs when a baby develops a flattened or uneven head shape. This usually results from consistent pressure on one part of the skull, especially in the first months of life when the bones are still soft.
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Hypotonia
A certain amount of muscle tone (tension) is present in all muscles, even at rest, and is required to hold the body in proper position and resist movement. Hypotonia is a condition characterized by decreased muscle tone, and it is most common in children, particularly immediately after birth;
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Toe Walking
Toe walking is when an individual primarily walks on their toes with decreased heel contact on the ground. Prolonged toe walking can lead to tightness in heels and calves, ankle, knee and low back pain, or improper bone or joint development.
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Developmental Delays
Development is the process by which a child learns new skills to interact with those around them and survive in their environment. It happens at a rapid rate during early childhood. Basic skills developed are combined to learn more complex skills such as walking, playing, speaking and thinking.
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Pediatric Sensory Processing Therapy
Pediatric sensory processing therapy is a specialized form of treatment designed for children who have difficulty receiving, interpreting, or responding to sensory information.
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Pediatric Bilateral Coordination
Pediatric bilateral coordination refers to a child’s ability to use both sides of the body together in a smooth, controlled, and coordinated way.
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Scoliosis in children
Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. It is often diagnosed between infancy and early adolescence.
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Osgood-schlatter disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to an overuse injury that occurs in the knee of growing children and adolescents. This is caused by inflammation of the tendon located below the kneecap (patellar tendon).
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Pediatric Sports Injuries
Pediatric sports injuries are injuries that children and early teens sustain while playing indoor or outdoor sports such as football, basketball, hockey, baseball, or tennis, or while exercising.