Expert Pediatric Care in Michigan
At Neil King Physical Therapy, our Pediatric Physical Therapy program is designed to support children and adolescents in achieving optimal physical development, mobility, and independence. Our experienced therapists employ child-friendly, evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s unique needs, ensuring a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Our Specialized Pediatric Treatment Options
We offer a variety of advanced treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of children, promoting optimal growth, development, and rehabilitation.
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is an advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy technique used to help children develop strength, balance, coordination, and motor control. At Neil King Physical Therapy, our certified therapists use DMI to stimulate and retrain the neuromuscular system, enhancing a child’s ability to achieve and maintain functional movements that are essential for daily activities.
- Exercises and activities to improve gross motor skills like crawling, walking, jumping, and balance
- Customized gait training to improve walking patterns, balance, and coordination for children with mobility challenges
- Fun, engaging exercises to enhance stability and coordination for safe play and daily activities
- Strength and flexibility exercises aimed at improving posture, body control, and preventing injury
- Techniques to promote healthy alignment, reduce pain, and prevent musculoskeletal issues
- Interventions to support nerve and muscle coordination, beneficial for children with neurological or developmental conditions
- Approaches to improve sensory processing skills, helping children feel more comfortable in various environments
Conditions We Treat
Our expert therapists are experienced in treating a variety of conditions that cause neck and shoulder pain, including:
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Developmental Delays
Support for delayed milestones in gross or fine motor skills, such as walking or grasping
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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Specialized techniques to address head and neck positioning issues in infants
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Cerebral Palsy
Individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, coordination, and daily function
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Down Syndrome
Strength, flexibility, and coordination support to enhance motor skills and promote independence
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Muscle Weakness and Low Tone (Hypotonia)
Strengthening and balance exercises for children with low muscle tone to enhance function and stability
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Toe Walking
Gait training and flexibility exercises to encourage a flat-footed walking pattern
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Orthopedic Conditions
Rehabilitation for injuries or conditions like fractures, scoliosis, and sports-related injuries
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Genetic or Neuromuscular Disorders
Support for conditions affecting muscle function, motor skills, and coordination
