Pediatric Conditions

WHAT ARE PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS?

Our pediatric physical therapy programs specialize in helping children develop and enhance their mobility so they can safely participate in activities. HealthQuest Physical Therapists use various intervention approaches such as massage, stretching, strengthening and endurance training to enhance a child’s capabilities, as well as prevent contractures and deformities. Our treatment involves several phases; First, we work on eliminating the pain and inflammation through manual techniques, as well as the use of modalities such as heat and ice. We then assess and teach proper mechanics, providing specific strength and flexibility programs, and educate the entire family regarding a home exercise program, ensuring your child is not placing too much physical demand on their body. Through this approach, kids are safely and quickly returned to their activities and daily life.

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GOALS & STRATEGIES

for treating pediatric conditions

eliminate/reduce
pain & swelling

improved
mobility & flexibility

increased
strength & endurance

education & preventative tools

return to
normal function

proper
alignment

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COMMON CONDITIONS

we treat in pediatrics

Orthopedic Injuries

  • Fractures, sprains or strains
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Sports or play related injuries

Osgood-Schlatter disease

  • A childhood repetitive use injury that causes a painful lump below the kneecap. Osgood-Schlatter disease affects children experiencing growth spurts. Children who play sports in which they regularly run and jump are most at risk. The disease causes a painful lump below the kneecap.

Little League Elbow/Shoulder

  • Little Leaguer's elbow or shoulder is caused by too much overhead throwing such as pitching a baseball. Overhead movement causes the muscles in the arm to pull on the growth plates.

Scoliosis

  • Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow.

Toe Walking

  • Toe walking is a pattern of walking in which a child walks on balls of his or her feet, with no contact between the heels and ground. Toe walking is common in children who are learning to walk. After the age of 2, however, most children outgrow toe walking and begin to walk with a normal heel-to-toe pattern.

Torticollis

  • The word torticollis literally means "twisted neck".

Hip Conditions

  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a disorder of the hip that can happen in your pre-teen or teen. SCFE happens when the head (“ball” part) of the top of the thigh bone (femur) slips backward and downward at the point of growth plate.
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) or Perthes disease is a disorder of the hip that affects children, usually between the ages of 4 and 10. It usually involves one hip, although it can occur on both sides in some children. It occurs more commonly in boys than girls.
  • Congenital Hip Dysplasia: , the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easy to dislocate.

Club Foot

  • Clubfoot, also known as Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, is a complex, congenital deformity of the foot, that left untreated can limit a person’s mobility by making it difficult and painful to walk.
  • Clubfoot is a deformity in which an infant's foot is turned inward.

Developmental Delays

  • Developmental delay describes the behavior of young children whose development in key mental and physical areas is slower than other children of the same age. The delay can be in any of a number of areas of development, such as movement (motor control), speaking, thinking, playing, or self-care skills.

Balance and Coordination Issues

  • Physical therapists help children with balance and coordination issues improve their muscle strength, coordination, and balance, and help them learn skills to better participate in school and childhood activities.

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TREATMENT PLAN

for pediatric conditions

We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:

Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan

customized therapeutic
exercise program

hands-on
manual therapy

biofeedback
techniques

soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release

joint
mobilization

relaxation
techniques

biomechanical & functional retraining & education

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