Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: How Pediatric Physical Therapy Can Help Your Child

October is a special month for us here at Powerback Pediatrics! It's National Physical Therapy Month, and we want to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible, compassionate, and dedicated physical therapists who make a difference in the lives of our clients every single day.

For a child, the world is a playground waiting to be explored. But for some, navigating that playground can be a challenge. That's where our team of pediatric physical therapists come in as the unsung superheroes of movement, balance, and strength.

Think about all the major milestones a child achieves: rolling over, crawling, sitting up, walking, running, and jumping. These aren't just cute photo ops or a checkbox on the developmental milestones list, they are fundamental building blocks for a lifetime of independence and participation. Our PTs are experts in helping children achieve these milestones, and so many more, in a way that is fun, engaging, and tailored to their unique needs.

What does a pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) do?

Powerback Pediatrics PTs use play-based therapy to help children develop a wide range of skills, including:

• Gross Motor Skills: The big movements! Think running, jumping, hopping, and climbing.

• Balance and Coordination: Helping kids stay steady on their feet and navigate their environment safely.

• Strength and Endurance: Building the muscle power needed for everything from sitting up to playing on the monkey bars.

• Motor Planning: The ability to think about and execute a movement.

• Mobility: Using adaptive equipment like walkers or wheelchairs to help kids get where they want to go.

• Accessibility and Navigation: School based Physical Therapists help children with developing the skills for navigating their school, and help them access playgrounds, gym class, and transitions in the building with ease. 

But beyond the technical skills, our PTs are also masters of connection. They build trust with our children, celebrate every victory (no matter how big or small), and partner with parents to create a supportive team environment. They understand that a child's confidence grows with every new skill they master, and they are there to cheer them on every step of the way.

Our PTs at Powerback provide therapy services to children in the home, school, and clinic settings and partner with parents and the child’s educational and medical teams to ensure we are reaching their goals.  

This month, we celebrate the endless patience, the creative problem-solving, and the unwavering belief our physical therapists have in every child's potential. They are not just helping kids move; they are helping them explore, play, learn, and grow into the best versions of themselves.

If your child has worked with one of our amazing PTs, we'd love for you to share your story with us.  Please reach out to operations@powerbackpeds.com to share your story and how Physical Therapy has impacted your child’s developmental journey. 

If you are a Physical Therapist interested in joining our team and helping change lives, check out our open positions here.

From all of us at Powerback, thank you to our therapists! You are truly changing lives, one step, one jump, and one smile at a time.