Physical Therapy

Step by step, together personalized pediatric physical therapy

What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Pediatric physical therapy is a specialized form of treatment that helps children overcome physical impairments and enhance their mobility, function, and participation in daily activities. Our approach includes a thorough examination, evaluation, and diagnosis, followed by personalized treatment and education. We focus on empowering children to achieve their full potential through tailored therapy plans that cater to their unique needs.

What Do Pediatric Physical Therapists Do?

Pediatric Physical Therapists use playful and creative activities and exercises to improve a child’s gross motor development and skills. Depending on your child’s needs, Physical Therapy sessions often incorporate a variety of treatments to help build strength, increase range of motion, improve balance, and challenge coordination. Improving these skills will help your child to become more functional and independent in all environments.

Would My Child Benefit From Physical Therapy?

Your child’s doctor might recommend physical therapy for your child if he or she has been injured or has movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability. Physical therapy may be needed any time a child has difficulty moving in a way that it limits daily activities.

Physical Therapy is often beneficial for children with:

autism spectrum disorder
developmental delays
cerebral palsy
genetic disorders
orthopedic disabilities
heart and lung conditions
birth defects (such as spina bifida)
effects of in-utero drug or alcohol exposure
acute trauma
head injury
limb deficiencies
muscle diseases

Why Choose Allied Pediatric Therapy for Your Child’s Physical Therapy Program?

Our team of Physical Therapists provide quality, evidence-based care to every client. We currently have three Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialists on our staff who are ready to share their depth of knowledge with your family. Board Certification ensures that our staff stay up to date on treatment techniques, clinical research, and best practice standards.

We provide Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation (NISE-Stim) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) at all three of our clinic locations. Our Physical Therapists use NISES and FES to promote increased strength and function through targeted training of specific muscle groups. Allied Pediatric Therapy is one of the only clinics in Arkansas with four Level I NISE-Stim trained Physical Therapists on staff.

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a physical therapy treatment technique that is gaining popularity across the globe and Allied Pediatric Therapy is excited to offer this treatment option.

Pediatric Physical Therapy at Allied Pediatric Therapy

Experience and expertise matters when it comes to your child’s future

Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialists (3 on staff)
Level 1 Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation Certified Therapists (4 on staff)
Level A Dynamic Movement Intervention Certified Therapists (2 on staff)
Level 1 Hippotherapy Certified Therapists (3 on staff)
Level 2 Hippotherapy Certified Therapists (2 on staff)
Schroth Certified C2 Therapist
Lyon Method Trained Therapist
Yoga Certified Therapist
Pediatric Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Therapists (3 on staff)

Pediatric PT Residency Program

In cooperation with The University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Allied Pediatric Therapy is proud to offer the University of Central Arkansas Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program. The residency is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education with the first program graduates in 2010. Many of our physical therapy staff serve as mentors in the program. Additional information about the residency program can be found on the UCA website.