Pediatric Physical Therapy in New Jersey
Supporting Little Steps Toward Big Achievements.
Explore our pediatric physical therapy services at the BLS Child Developmental Center, where children are supported in reaching their developmental milestones in a welcoming, in-person setting. We specialize in enhancing gross motor skills, building muscle strength and endurance, refining locomotor abilities, and addressing sensory needs. Through personalized care tailored to each child, we are dedicated to unlocking their full physical potential.
Helping Children Overcome Challenges and Reach Their Full Potential
Pediatric therapy supports children facing challenges in their development, whether it’s motor skills, sensory processing, communication, or emotional regulation. With tailored treatments, we help children build the skills they need to thrive in everyday activities, improve independence, and reach their full potential. Our compassionate approach focuses on empowering each child to overcome obstacles and grow with confidence.
Benefits of In-School Therapy
School Staff Training & Carryover Facilitation
We offer training for school staff to ensure that therapy techniques and strategies can be seamlessly carried over into the classroom. This ensures consistency in your child’s progress and helps them succeed both in therapy and in their school environment.
Better Accessibility of Their School Environment
Our services focus on improving your child’s access to their school environment, making sure they have the tools, skills, and strategies to navigate their day-to-day activities with ease and confidence.
Improved Patient Comfort
We prioritize your child’s comfort by creating a familiar, supportive environment for therapy, whether at home or school. This enhances their overall experience and helps them engage more fully in their progress.
Diagnosis That Could Benefit
Conditions We Help,
Progress You’ll See.
Developmental coordination disorders
Muscular disorders or impairments
Genetic disorders
Prematurity
Spinal muscular atrophy
Neurological conditions
Developmental delays
Low muscle tone
Recent trauma, injuries, or surgeries
Cerebral Palsy
Mobility impairments
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know: Check Out Our FAQs
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Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop and improve their physical abilities, such as strength, coordination, balance, and motor skills, through specialized exercises and techniques.
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Your child might need pediatric physical therapy to address delays in motor development, improve strength and coordination, recover from injury or surgery, or manage conditions like cerebral palsy, low muclse tone, spina bifida, or genetic disorders.
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Pediatric physical therapy can begin as early as infancy and continue through adolescence. Therapy is tailored to your child’s developmental stage and specific needs.
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Signs that your child may benefit from physical therapy include difficulty meeting developmental milestones, challenges with balance or coordination, pain during movement, or difficulty participating in age-appropriate activities.
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Sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and age. The frequency of sessions varies depending on the treatment plan.
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