We offer pediatric physical therapy services at our outpatient clinic in Carrollton, GA. Our therapists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infants and children with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, or skeletal disorders. Specialty services include Neurodevelopmental Treatment.
A licensed therapist will examine and evaluate strengths and impairments through an in-depth analytical process. This process helps the therapist learn about the functional limitations and abilities of your child. The goal of treatment is to help them function more independently.
We also offer pediatric physical and occupational therapy services through our local school-system contract.
PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Pediatric physical therapists are specifically trained to improve the lives and daily function of children who suffer from a wide range of injuries and congenital conditions. Our therapist can translate your child’s therapeutic goals into exercises that seem more like play than therapy, making rehabilitation fun. Our physical therapy program can benefit children with conditions including:
- Brain trauma and injuries
- Cerebral palsy — a disorder affecting a child’s muscle tone, movement or posture
- Developmental delays
- General orthopedic — injuries to the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles
- Genetic syndromes — Down syndrome (which can cause developmental and intellectual delays) and muscular dystrophy (which can impact muscle mass and strength)
- Gross motor skills — deficits including muscle strength, coordination and balance
- Hypertonia or hypotonia — abnormally high or weak muscle tone, respectively
- Post-fracture care
- Spina bifida — a birth defect affecting the spinal cord
- Sports-related pain or poor posture
- Sprains and strains
- Torticollis — a condition causing the head to twist to one side
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Our therapists assist children in playing, learning and building the skills and confidence to thrive in their environments. Our occupational therapy program can benefit children with conditions including:
- Attention deficit disorders - can cause difficulties with behavior such as focusing, following instruction and completing tasks at home or at school
- Autism spectrum disorders - can cause difficulties with social communication and behavior
- Cerebral palsy - a disorder affecting a child's muscle tone, movement or posture
- Fine motor skill delays - includes using pencils, scissors, puzzles, crafts and dressing
- Developmental Delays - can include deficits in gross and fine motor skills as well as social and emotional skills
- Genetic syndromes - Down syndrome (which can cause developmental and intellectual delays) and muscular dystrophy (which can impact muscle mass and strength)
- Handwriting
- Oral aversion to foods and daily hygiene tools such as toothbrushing and feeding skills
- Orthotic and adaptive equipment
- Poor posture and body mechanics
- Sensory processing disorders and self-regulation
- Upper extremity strength and endurance
PEDIATRIC SPEECH THERAPY
Southern Therapy Services has partnered with Communication Partners, Inc. in order to diagnose and treat speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders for individuals of all ages. If you or your loved one requires speech-language therapy to help with communication and/or swallowing problems, contact our Carrollton clinic to schedule an appointment.
