Pediatric Physical Therapy
in Centennial, CO
Why Pediatric Physical Therapy?
If your child struggles with movement or other physical challenges, pediatric physical therapy can help. Whether they have difficulty balancing, coordinating movements, or building strength, our expert team is dedicated to helping children overcome these challenges.
At First Steps Pediatric Therapy in Centennial, CO, our pediatric physical therapy services are designed to support your child’s development, enhance their physical abilities, and boost their confidence. With our expert guidance, your child can achieve greater independence and participate more fully in everyday activities.
What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop the physical skills they need to navigate their environments with ease and participate in daily activities like play and learning. Through fun, play-based activities and exercises, our experienced therapists work with children to improve their:
- Balance
- Coordination
- Strength
- Motor Planning Skills
- Posture
- Muscle Tone
Additionally, we can help children learn to use mobility aids, orthotics, and prosthetics to help them move freely and independently.
Who Can Benefit from Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Our pediatric physical therapists work with children who have a range of conditions and disorders that impact their movement, including:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Developmental delays
- Spina bifida
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- High or low muscle tone
- Orthopedic and orthotic needs
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly
- Prosthetics
- Brachial Plexus injury
- Brachial plexus injury
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Gait abnormalities
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Post-surgical needs
- Prematurity
- Spinal cord injury
- Epilepsy
- Hemiparesis (weakness or partial paralysis)
- Congenital limb differences
- Mitochondrial disorders
Why Choose First Steps Pediatric Therapy?
At First Steps Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care for every child. We take a child-centered approach, focusing on treatments that engage and motivate children to actively participate in their therapy.
We involve families in the therapeutic process, and we provide education and resources to support your child’s progress at home. Additionally, we accept both insurance and private pay, making our services accessible to a wider range of families.
In-Home and Clinic-Based Care
We understand that each child’s needs are unique. That’s why we offer both in-home and clinic-based physical therapy services:
In-Home Therapy
Ideal for children who are more medically fragile and benefit from receiving therapy in the comfort of their own home. Our therapists come to you, providing personalized care tailored to your child’s environment.
Clinic-Based Therapy
Suitable for children with fewer medical limitations who can benefit from a structured therapeutic setting. Our clinic offers a supportive and engaging environment where children can work on their skills.
Schedule an Evaluation for Your Child Today
Take the first step towards helping your child gain their independence and confidence with pediatric physical therapy from our expert team. Give us a call or text today, and let’s work together to create a brighter future for your family.
For In-Home Care: Call us at (720) 989-0179
For Clinic-Based Care: Call us at (720) 900-7432
