What is Pediatric Rehabilitation?
Physical and Occupational Therapy targeting children, ages birth to 18, who have physical challenges due to illness, injury, surgery, or congenital defaults.
First, a comprehensive evaluation is performed to assess the child's strengths and limitations. Then a treatment plan is designed to achieve the goals of the child and family.
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Who is appropriate for treatment?
Children ages birth to 18 with the following diagnoses would benefit from Pediatric Rehabilitation:
- Muscle Strains and Joint Sprains
- Sports Injuries
- Post-surgical Recovery
- Torticollis
- Toe Walkers
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Neurological Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy-Post Botox or Post Surgical
- Post Fracture Recovery
- Tendon Lacerations
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Autism
- Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
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What happens during treatment?
Physical and occupational therapists may use several different techniquesm for rehabilitation, including:
- Range of Motion and Stretching
- Strengthening and Endurance Activities
- Balance Training
- Muscle Re-education
- Aquatic Therapy
- Ultrasound and Electrical Stimulation
- Gait Training
- Functional Training
- Sensory Integration
Upon completion of treatment, physical and occupational therapists provide guidance to the child and their family for continued management as needed.
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What can we offer?
Licensed and experienced physical and occupational therapists can enhance quality of life for children and their families by:
- Identifying and managing movement problems
- Restoring, maintaining and promoting optimal wellness and fitness
- Making recommendations and offering training in the use of equipment that assists in replacing lost function or promotes independence
- Providing information on community resources
- Providing a positive environment where children can have fun
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Location
We have therapists available to work with you at our Bellin Health Family Medical Center - Ashwaubenon just off of I-172 and Packerland. Call 920 430-4750 for further information
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