When Is Physical Therapy Needed?

Doctors often recommend physical therapy for kids who have been injured or have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability.

Physical therapists are often able to relieve pain and help kids resume daily activities. After an injury, physical therapists teach kids exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion, and also show them how to prevent a recurring injury.

Physical therapy (PT) may be needed any time a child has difficulty moving in such a way that it limits daily activities.

Doctors may recommend PT for kids with:

* developmental delays
* cerebral palsy
* genetic disorders
* orthopedic disabilities
* heart and lung conditions
* birth defects (such as spina bifida)
* effects of in-utero drug or alcohol exposure
* acute trauma
* head injury
* limb deficiencies
* muscle diseases

Source: http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/phys_therapy.html

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