Health Blog Category: Pediatrics
The Power of Play: Integrating Games in Pediatric Physical Therapy Sessions
There are many reasons why a child might need pediatric therapy. In some cases, pediatric therapy can help them manage neurological or motor disorders, such as cerebral palsy. In other cases, a child might need pediatric therapy after an orthopedic injury. But no matter the reason, Synergy Therapeutic Group always takes a play-based approach to our pediatric physical therapy sessions!
Physical therapy for adults generally focuses on targeted exercises and other therapeutic treatments.
Read full blogCerebral Palsy Care for Kids
Learning your child has cerebral palsy (CP) can be an overwhelming experience. The term refers to a group of disorders that can cause a wide range of symptoms, and no two people experience CP the same way. That’s why a personalized pediatric therapy treatment plan is crucial in managing cerebral palsy in children.
Generally speaking, cerebral palsy permanently affects movement and muscle function. What that means for your child, however, can vary wildly.
Read full blogGrowing Strong: Pediatric Physical Therapy for Optimal Development
Every child grows at their own pace. At the same time, experts have defined certain developmental milestones, encompassing motor, cognitive, and emotional skills, to help parents know if their child is developing as expected. If your child has missed a key motor milestone, pediatric physical therapy at Synergy Therapeutic Group can help.
Just like physical therapists who work with adults, pediatric physical therapists are movement experts with a strong understanding of the body’s musculoskeletal system.
Read full blogOutpatient vs. School-based Pediatric Therapy: Which One Is Better?
Do you notice your child is struggling with developmental milestones? Has your child’s school recommended physical therapy for your child? Deciding whether to take your child to an outpatient physical therapy clinic or have them receive treatment at their school can be a difficult decision. Our pediatric physical therapists at Synergy Therapeutic Group in Carbondale can provide the information you need to make the right decision for you and your child!
Read full blogPediatric Therapy Can Provide Healthy Eating Tips For Special Needs Kids
Your special needs child may be suffering unnecessarily due to poor food choices. Do you notice your child struggling to keep their energy up and wonder if your eating habits affect your ability to get and stay active? Have you been dealing with mood changes that seem related to mealtime?
Fortunately, at Synergy Therapeutic Group, our pediatric therapists are highly skilled at providing a holistic approach to care, including all the tools you need, including nutritional guidance, to help your child live a healthy, active lifestyle!
Read full blogHow Pediatric Therapy Can Prevent Sports-Related Injuries
It’s natural for a parent to be concerned about falls and other accidents. Children are clumsy, rambunctious, and always on the move! It’s difficult not to be concerned about them getting hurt.
Synergy Therapeutic Group wants to help you avoid as many injuries as possible, so we’ve put together this blog with tips for keeping your child healthy and active.
Call us today to set up an appointment!
Read full blogPediatric PT Can Help With Balance and Gait Disorders
Is your child having trouble staying upright while walking or running? Do you see them moving in strange patterns? If this is the case, your child may have a balance or gait disorder. Underlying musculoskeletal and neurological disorders in children can cause or aggravate balance or gait issues. There are numerous causes for this condition, which can result in both physical and mental limitations in daily life. Fortunately, pediatric physical therapy can be beneficial.
At Synergy Therapeutic Group, we can treat the underlying cause of your child’s symptoms and help them live a better life.
Read full blogIs Your Child in Need of Pediatric Therapy?
Is your child complaining of pain? It can be difficult to know what your child’s symptoms mean and when to seek professional help. Fortunately, the assistance you require is available at Synergy Therapeutic Group.
Early childhood issues are common and can seriously impede further development, socialization, or physical function. When this occurs, pediatric physical therapy can be beneficial.
If you’re worried that your child has a problem that’s interfering with their life, you’ll be relieved to know that our licensed physical therapists at Synergy Therapeutic Group are highly trained in assisting children in overcoming physical and behavioral barriers.
Read full blogDoes Your Child Have ADHD? Nutrition Could Help with Development
Help Your Child Live His or Her Best Life with Nutritional Changes!
It is estimated that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects three to five percent of all preschool and school-aged children, yet the role of nutrition plays in managing a child’s ADHD symptoms is not as cut and dry as you might think.
Even more surprising is the role physical therapy plays in ways children with ADHD perform in school and other situations where they have to pay attention for long periods of time.
Read full blogIf Your Child is Struggling to Walk, Physical Therapy Can Help Them Become Mobile
Physical Therapy Can Help Your Child Get on the Move!
When a child is a late walker, feelings of excitement are often truncated by feelings of anxiety and dread. Questions regarding proper development outweigh the appreciation of having your infant remain an infant for just a little while longer.
Teaching your child to walk is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. For so many parents, those first steps are part of a fleeting moment.
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