​Physical Therapy, often referred to as PT, is a type of therapy that helps with a child's ability to move. When a child's movement is limited, it affects their everyday life and inhibits their ability to perform daily activities. At KidSPOT, our therapists help to restore a child's gross motor skills with fun activities that keep them entertained and happy!

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Physical therapists help to improve gross motor skills (tasks that involve large muscle groups), by encouraging kids to do things like:

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• Playing on large exercise balls to build strength

• Run/hop around to improve their coordination

• Balance on a beam

• Stand on one foot

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PTs can support improvements in people who have:​​

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• Genetic disorders

• Delays in development

• Muscle weakness or imbalances

• Poor coordination and/or motor planning

• Nerve/muscle conditions

• Recovery from injuries

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If your child needs physical therapy, they will work with a pediatric physical therapist.​ During an initial visit, a PT will check your child’s strength and development.They will observe how easily the child can stand, walk, and complete tasks that are appropriate for their age to determine if there is a delay. If there is a delay, they will determine the degree and potential cause of the delay. From there, a PT will work with you and your child to figure out a treatment plan. 

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KidSPOT provides physical therapy services in a variety of locations including our outpatient gyms, classrooms, homes, and preschools.

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