Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physiotherapy is the specialty that evaluates, treats and prevents alterations in motor development, congenital or acquired disorders in infants, children and adolescents (0-18 years). Its objective is to maximize functional autonomy and improve quality of life, using play as a fundamental therapeutic tool.

What does the treatment consist of?

Comprehensive approach: Evaluates motor development, musculoskeletal and biomechanical system, involving parents.
Play-based techniques: Sessions are playful to motivate the child.
Early stimulation: Intervention in infants to improve postural control, crawling and walking.
Home management: Physical therapists teach parents how to manage the baby and perform exercises at home.

Main areas of intervention:

Neurology: Cerebral palsy, hypotonias, cranioencephalic trauma or genetic syndromes.
Traumatology and Orthopedics: Plagiocephaly, congenital torticollis, hip dislocation, flat feet or scoliosis.
Respiratory and Digestive: Treatment of bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, infant colic and reflux.

This discipline seeks not only to treat, but also to prevent future pathologies and encourage the active participation of children in their environment.

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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