Pediatric Rehabilitation

Pediatric rehab services treat a wide variety of acute and chronic condition in different settings, from acute care hospitals to community and schools. Pediatric therapists access, diagnose and treat neurological, developmental, cardiorespiratory and orthopedic condition in children up to 18 years of age, with a focus on improving function and increasing independence.

In iPCU physical therapy has a positive and significant impact on pulmonary function, motor control, muscle strength and physical endurance in pediatric patient with chronic condition such as cp, cystic fibrosis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Physical therapy interventions focus on movement and improvements in function to increase both child's and family's quality of life. Improved function and involvement in daily activities provides more opportunity for social engagement.

Pediatric rehabilitation can help in following:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Autism
  • Down syndrome
  • Dyslexia
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Torticolis
  • Mental retarded
  • Rickets
  • Hemophilia