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Pediatric physical therapy helps children with developmental delays or disabilities improve their mobility and independence. The document discusses how physical therapy can benefit children with conditions like Down syndrome, spina bifida, or prematurity. It also profiles a patient named Kyra who is receiving therapy to achieve goals like walking independently and describes the therapist's process of assessing her needs, developing a treatment plan, and using techniques like walker therapy. The overall document outlines the purpose and benefits of pediatric physical therapy.
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- 1. Pediatric Physical Therapy By: Claire Post
- 2. Why? • Early on • “lunch bunch” • Peer helper • Peer facilator • Different setting
- 3. Whole field
- 4. • Down Syndrome • Spina Bifida • Pre Mature
- 5. Kyra
- 6. • Research • Goals of therapy
- 7. The Process
- 8. • Monica Rank • Studying and Practicing • Walker Therapy
- 9. • Kyra’s Therapy Goals • Independence
- 10. • Spina Bifida • The Causes • Epilepsy
- 11. Meeting Schedule
- 12. • Overcoming the Obstacles • Unfamiliar territory
- 13. • What I learned • Positive work habits • Ways of completing tasks
- 15. Where from here? • Future Plans • North Georgia College and State University
- 16. Thank You!