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Physical Therapy for Children

In physical therapy (PT), we work to enhance and restore mobility, functional competency and independence for individuals with neurological, developmental or orthopedic delays and/or disabilities.

To get started call our intake coordinator at 630.282.2022 to ask questions or for scheduling.

Overview

Our physical therapy for children helps them master skills related to independent mobility and gross motor function. Our licensed physical therapists utilize individualized therapy plans implementing exercise, specialized techniques/devices to encourage independence at home, school and in the community.

To get started, call our intake coordinator at 630.282.2022 to ask questions or for scheduling. 

Our Programs

Our therapists, through ongoing evaluation and treatment, focus on improving your child’s muscle tone/strength, movement skills and balance capabilities to support the acquisition of all postural and gross motor skills such as sitting, crawling, walking, running and jumping.  Our physical therapy services include evaluations, individual therapy, intensives and our fun focused therapy programs.

Why Begin Here?

We have six Board-Certified Clinical Specialists in Pediatric Physical Therapy and many additional certifications are held in our large physical therapy team. Our highly experienced physical therapists have been recognized for their expertise in:

  • Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)
  • Prematurity
  • Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation (NMES)
  • Kinesio taping
  • Three certified Schroth Scoliosis Therapists
  • Gait assessment
  • Lite-Gait Therapy
  • Orthotic evaluation
  • Therasuit
  • Early Intervention Evaluators and Providers
  • Episodic intensive therapy, including IntelliStretch Therapy and TAAP-treadmill treatments for autism and apraxia protocols

 

Focused Therapy programs for physical therapy include:
 

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley has several specialty clinics, many that are interdisciplinary, that provide specific and individual care to best suit a child's needs. Physical therapists serve on the below specialty clinics. 

Our staff is motivated to help your infant, child or adolescent learn the skills they will need to live an independent life.

How Do I Get Started?

Contact our Intake Coordinator Diana Dixon at 630.282.2022 to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Are you interested in learning more about our virtual services options? Click here to learn more about Tele-Therapy.

  • Child and Therapist in a pool during a therapy session.

    Aquatic Therapy

    Exercise in water can be used to strengthen weak muscles, relax tight muscles and improve body awareness, coordination and control of movement for daily tasks.
  • Client walking on treadmill with therapist

    Brain & Body Builders

    This PT/OT program utilizes treadmill training based on TAAP (Treadmill Training for Autism and Apraxia Protocol), combined with motor skills.
  • Child smiling and swinging on a playground.

    Mighty & Mini Movers

    The Mini and Mighty Movers programs are led by a physical therapist to enhance gross-motor skills and sensory organizational skills by walking and running over various surfaces, climbing, jumping, and negotiating equipment.
  • Two therapists smiling and treating a child during a session

    Physical Therapy Intensive

    An intensive therapy session can help the child and team of caregivers focus on one particular goal that the child is motivated to attain.

  • WalkAide Clinic

    The WalkAide Clinic is hosted at the Villa Park Center for clients looking to improve their gait related to foot drop.
  • Child doing yoga on a blue mat in a therapy room.

    Young Yogis

    The Young Yogis physical therapy program utilizes child-friendly yoga and meditation, including sustained poses and movement flows to address flexibility, strength, endurance, motor sequencing, coordinated breathing, and attention to task.

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Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers these services at our centers in Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. To get started or learn more, call us at 630.282.2022.