What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy focuses on improving a child’s gross motor skills, mobility, and physical function. Our licensed pediatric physical therapists work with children of all ages to support movement patterns, posture, endurance, and strength—all through play-based, child-centered techniques.

 

What We Help With:

• Delayed milestones (sitting, crawling, standing, walking)

• Poor posture, clumsiness, or frequent falls

• Muscle weakness or low endurance

• Balance and coordination issues

• Toe-walking or abnormal gait patterns

• Difficulty keeping up with peers in physical play

• Recovery after injury, illness, or surgery

 

Why In-House Physical Therapy Makes a Difference

Unlike outpatient therapy offices or school-based programs that focus on isolated goals, our in-house therapy model allows for true collaboration between your child’s pediatrician, therapists, and—when appropriate—other specialists. This means your child benefits from a cohesive, whole-child care plan that’s tailored to their specific needs and updated in real-time as they grow and progress.

 

School-Based Services vs. Comprehensive In-House Care

School PT services are often limited to helping a child access their academic environment—such as navigating hallways or managing stairs. At Premier Pediatrics, we go far beyond that.

We help children with:

• Playground and community mobility

• Strengthening for everyday endurance

• Sports readiness or injury recovery

• Functional independence at home

• Gross motor skills for full participation in life’s activities

Our goal isn’t just to help your child move better—it’s to help them move confidently, independently, and joyfully in every part of their world.

Let’s get your child moving in the right direction—stronger, steadier, and ready to thrive.