Pediatric physical therapy
Our goal is to make movement fun and easy
Specialized strategies for success:
Better balance, core muscle strength, and gross motor achievement with confidence
The Mann Method PT and Fitness pediatric experience:
Logistics for pediatric physical therapy at Mann Method PT and Fitness:
- One-on-one sessions with Dr. Jen Spiric - an expert in teaching infants and toddlers to crawl, walk, run, and more since 2021
- Sessions are designed to be fun, kid-friendly, and utilize your child's strengths to overcome challenges
- Motor milestone achievement is celebrated and refined technique is the goal
- Clinicians utilize clinically tested MMPT principles to improve strength, stability, balance and coordination
- Activities are built for parents to continue doing them at home to enhance the speed of skill acquisition
- Balance activities include all balance systems to enhance success and coordination
- All infants and toddlers receive primitive reflex assessment and individualized strategies to promote primitive reflex integration
Logistics for pediatric physical therapy at Mann Method PT and Fitness:
- Sessions take place weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly
- In-person, Telehealth-based, or a combination
- Comprehensive initial evaluations are 1 hour
- Follow-up sessions are 45 minutes for infants and 60 minutes for toddlers and kids
- Activities are evidence-based, clinically-tested, and family friendly (you can start today!)
- Parent involvement is paramount for making goals and practicing at home
- We can bill most major insurance policies, including Medicaid
- Physical therapy at Mann Method PT and Fitness can be your child's primary therapy OR complement early intervention therapies
Torticollis
Early Physical Therapy is one of the BEST ways you can help your baby with torticollis, head tilt, or asymmetrical head shape.
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“Quick check” for possible torticollis:
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Possible impacts of head turn preference during early infancy:
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