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Physical Therapy for Children in Wake Forest

Moriarty PT pediatric physical therapyIf you need an inclusive physical therapy center for your child near home, look no further than Moriarty Physical Therapy’s Raleigh location. Every child deserves quality treatment to make sure they can attain an excellent quality of life. No matter what age or the condition, acquired or congenital, our team will assist with your child’s mobility and pain levels through our physical therapy programs for children.

What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Pediatric physical therapy refers to PT for children who are less than 18. Children are susceptible to developing issues that cause problems with mobility. Although it’s easy for many people to lean over to pick up an object, hold and read a book, or walk straight down a hallway, it can be difficult for children to complete these tasks when they have physical challenges. This is why physical therapy for children at our Raleigh-based clinic is so important!

Our Raleigh physical therapists have assisted children suffering from a variety of issues. We treat children suffering from bone, muscle, genetic, and nerve conditions, spine injuries, sports-related injuries, and other conditions.

What is the Best Age for Pediatric PT?

the doctor shows the exercises to the patientThe ideal age to get your child in for PT is when you see your child struggling with growth issues or when they notify you of a problem. It’s important to book an appointment by contacting us because the sooner we can work with your child, the better. A study showed that people that received physical therapy early showed significant improvement in their condition.

Early PT can also benefit your child in terms of increased physical confidence. Children often feel excluded from activities due to their condition. Early PT could help them engage in fun activities. It could also give your child a better understanding of their disorder and ways to manage it.

Infant PT may be needed due to a congenital problem or a deficiency in development. Toddler PT and PT for teens could also be required for the same reasons. However, in some situations, they may need PT because of injuries sustained during play, also called sports-related injuries.

Pediatric PT Can Improve Many Conditions

Our therapists have worked with children to improve their health and well-being for conditions like:

  • Orthopedic impairment(s)
  • Slow motor development
  • Problems adjusting to routines 
  • Walking gait irregularities
  • Down syndrome
  • Genetic diagnoses
  • And more

Don’t be concerned if your child’s needs are not listed here. This list is not comprehensive. We’re always willing and open to helping your child become more comfortable and relaxed through PT!

Pediatric Physical Therapy Services

You might wonder what your child’s first therapy session will look like. In the end, it’s going to depend on the type of condition or disorder that we’re dealing with. The treatment we select for your child will be enjoyable as we strive to make them comfortable. Our appointment services cover the following:

  • Mobility coordination
  • Strength and endurance
  • Motor skill development
  • Posture control
  • Prosthetics adaptation
  • Muscle toning
  • Sports injury recovery
  • And more

Whatever PT service your child requires, we can offer it. We’ve helped children, toddlers, and teenagers adapt to change, recover, and become more confident about themselves.

Reach Out to Moriarty Today

Your local Moriarty Physical Therapy Office near Wake Forest is eager to help your child. Remember, the earlier you bring them in, the sooner their condition will improve. We’re excited to meet your child.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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2310 Bale St., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27608
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Phone: 919-364-4000
Fax: 919-746-9229

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Schedule a FREE 15-minute Exploration Visit

Come visit one of our physical therapy clinics in New York or North Carolina and one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy will do a 15-minute consultation to see if physical therapy is right for you. In the consultation, we’ll help determine the source of pain and movement restrictions to see if you would benefit from physical therapy or might need the assistance of another healthcare professional. If so, we’ll make a referral and help speed up achieving your health goal.

You have nothing to lose; the screening is free! And if physical therapy could help you, we can perform the examination right then–even without a prescription–with Direct Access (covered by insurance).

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