Children with special needs or medical challenges simply need more one-on-one attention to make the most of their development. Even simple tasks such as feeding, communicating and mobility could be an issue, requiring the guidance and support of a professional in an environment that works best for the patient and their family.

 

For these reasons and more, many parents are turning to in-home pediatric physical therapy in their Fort Lauderdale, FL homes because their child can get the help they need in the environment they know best. Instead of a cumbersome trip to the local clinic or to a busy hospital, your child can get the pediatric physical therapy treatment and services needed to optimize their development and cope with their condition.

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Physical Therapy in the Home

 

Generally, a wide array of pediatric conditions can be addressed with in-home pediatric physical therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL. From building strength to improving motor function, coordination and balance, our pediatric physical therapy specialists will come to your home at an agreed-upon day and time to help your child get the most out of their physical therapy time.

 

Whether your child has neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or another debilitating disease -- or developmental delays associated with autism or other genetic disorders -- they can get the help they need right in the convenience of home. Even fractures and other injuries are better dealt with at home where the child can be observed in their natural environment. That will allow them to get more out of their therapy time -- and the lessons and skills learned can be applied whenever they need some help. 

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Family members can also help out between visits, reinforcing the good behaviors and keeping an eye out for problems that need more work during scheduled sessions. 

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Benefits of In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy

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While the interest in at-home pediatric physical therapy is growing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, some think that physical therapy outside of a clinical setting is somehow worse. This couldn't be further from the truth. 

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In fact, children that receive physical therapy from a licensed pediatric physical therapist in their Fort Lauderdale, FL home are actually getting the best physical therapy available. At home, pediatric physical therapy is simply more effective than therapy that takes place elsewhere because your child doesn't have to overcome the challenge of a new environment in addition to their normal challenges. That unknown environment can become a hindrance to their developmental process, helping to prolong therapy and creating an additional burden.

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For the family, it's also a lot easier to invite a therapist into your home to work one-on-one with your child. That can help save you from transportation costs and the time it takes to get ready for, traveling to and returning from the appointment, which may not even fit your availability or when it's best for you.

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In-home pediatric physical therapy in your Fort Lauderdale, FL home is also great for family bonding, allowing your child to get the help they need while other members of the family are around. As willing participants, parents and siblings can reaffirm the right behaviors not only as they're learned, but also in between appointments, enabling helpful practice at any time. Compared to physical therapy at the clinic, at-home physical therapy isn't a once-in-a-while thing -- it's all the time.

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But the most important benefit from in-home pediatric physical therapy is that it's typically more affordable than other options because only the time of your therapist needs to be covered. 

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For more about our physical therapy services, please contact us.