There are many different reasons why kids need to see a pediatric physical therapist.
My oldest child was diagnosed with torticollis when he was two months old, likely due to his positioning in utero. Torticollis is when a baby’s neck muscles cause his head to tilt primarily to one side. If untreated, it can lead to plagiocephaly, or a flat head, that requires a cute corrective helmet.
A physical therapist helped stretch my son’s muscles and gave us exercises to work on at home. As he grew over the next year, she helped him develop proper crawling and walking positioning, as well as core strength.
If you have also noticed that your child is delayed in their physical development, or if they have a condition that affects their motor skills, physical therapy may be what they need. Physical therapy can also help with other conditions, like recovering from an injury or surgery.
If your child needs physical therapy, below is a list of providers who may be able to help.
Climbing Tree Therapy
Climbing Tree provides pediatric physical, speech, and occupational therapy services. Their mission is to help children reach their full potential and the highest level of function in the places they live, work, learn, and play.
ExplorAbilities
ExplorAbilities provides rehabilitative physical, orthopedic and sports, occupational, and speech therapies to children of all ages and has added counseling and telehealth options.
Functional Playground Therapies
Serving kids across New Mexico, Functional Playground Therapies’ pediatric specialists provide personalized occupational, speech, and physical therapy designed to support each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
KidPower Therapy Associates
Centrally located off the Pan American Freeway, KidPower offers a specialized, sensory integration–based approach to pediatric occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies.
Sandia Sunrise Therapy
Sandia Sunrise Therapy provides developmental and orthopedic rehabilitative services to children ranging in age from 0 to 21. They provide patients with an individualized plan of care to promote growth, development, and learning.
Skyline Therapy Services
Based in Edgewood, Skyline’s pediatric physical therapists help children who struggle with body function deficits, including strength, balance, and coordination. Their physical therapists conduct comprehensive evaluations to help identify areas of need within these domains. They will then develop dynamic treatment plans to promote functional outcomes and help children problem solve physical limitations, promote adaptability, and maximize their potential.
Wilderwood Equine Therapy
Wilderwood offers a unique equine-assisted program for autistic teens (16+) and adults to strengthen self-perception and self-possibility and achieve career and employment goals. They’re located in Peralta, about 25 minutes south of Albuquerque.
Juntos Therapy Services
Juntos Therapy Services, LLC is an outpatient speech, physical, and occupational therapy clinic for infants and young adults from birth to 21 years of age.
Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness
Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness is a family-owned and operated, multidisciplinary clinic providing physical therapy and speech therapy. The team collaborates to create individualized care plans, ensuring that each child’s unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.
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