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Physical therapy
Tel. 937-641-3070
Fax: 937-641-5396
Location information:
The Children's Medical Center of Dayton
Cox Center for Children's Health
730-D Valley Street
Dayton, OH 45404-1815
Children's Urgent Care
5583 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45429
Phone: 937-435-8408
Medical Director: Eileen Kasten, MD
Director: Terry Wiegel, MS, CCC-SLP
Rehabilitation manager: Janet Squiers, PT
The physical therapy department at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton specializes in evaluating and treating problems related to mobility, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, pain and developmental concerns (such as sitting, crawling and walking). Therapists in the department use standardized tests to determine the level of function in these areas. Physical therapists hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and are licensed by the state of Ohio. Physical therapist assistants are also licensed by the state and hold associate’s degrees. They carry out all aspects of patient treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Diagnoses or conditions treated
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Head and spinal cord injury
- Diabetes
- Down syndrome
- Developmental delay
- Prematurity
- Arthritis
- Burns
- Orthopedic injuries
- Genetic disorders
- Cancer
Services available
- Brace fitting
- Wheelchair seating/positioning
- Equipment needs
- Aerobic exercise
- Family teaching
- Jobst garment fabrication
Clinics:
Other locations - Inquire about specific schedule at satellite locations
Children’s Urgent Care – Lamplighter Square - South
5583 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45429
Phone: 937-435-8408
Town and Country – Springfield
2430 Van Buren Avenue
Springfield, Ohio 45505
Phone: 937-324-4020
Southview Child and Family Center - Southeast
25 Thorpe Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45420
Phone: 937-258-6327 or 937-258-6328
Clinics
OT/PT Area assessment
Multidisciplinary (OT, PT, SP) team-based assessment/screening to identify deficit areas and referral options available that are appropriate for children under 4 years of age. These include, but are not limited to individual therapy services, early intervention, school placements and further evaluations if necessary. Clinic meets the first, second and fifth Wednesdays at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 am.
Adaptive equipment clinic
Children are evaluated for wheeled mobility/equipment needs by OT and/or PT and an equipment vendor. Referral: The program requires a prescription from the child’s physician stating "Evaluate for equipment needs."
Sensory integration
The purpose of this treatment is to improve the child’s ability to process and integrate sensory information from the vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile receptors. Treatment protocol is based on the child’s needs and modified when necessary. Children treated include those with developmental delays, autism and cerebral palsy.
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