Physical Therapy
At School Steps, our Physical Therapists are highly trained professionals who use up to date, evidence-based treatment techniques to provide the best possible services to each individual child. Physical Therapists develop individualized plans for every child to cultivate the development of improved physical ability, ranging from improving specific mobility functions to general motor skills. Our plans include:
- Gross motor skills development
- Targeted functional mobility
- Gait and posture training
- Strength training
- Balance and coordination training
- Flexibility training
- Adaptive equipment implementation
- Orthotic implementation and training
- Prosthetic training and management
- Tone management
Our cutting edge plans are customized to fit the needs of each individual child. Depending on the child, our Physical Therapists aim to help facilitate strength, balance and general range of motion improvement plans that promote a more independent lifestyle for the child in the future. In addition to educational and skills training, we provide and oversee the implementation of adaptive equipment when necessary and provide parents, families and our own staff with ongoing guidance, training and instruction.