Physical Therapy

The pediatric physical therapy department at Dayton Children's 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 our department use standardized tests to determine the level of function in these areas.

Pediatric physical therapists hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and are licensed by the state of Ohio. Pediatric physical therapist assistants are also licensed by the state, hold associate’s degrees and carry out all aspects of patient treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Conditions We Treat

Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Head and spinal cord injury
Diabetes
Down syndrome
Developmental delay
Prematurity
Arthritis
Burns
Orthopedic injuries in children less than 13 years of age
Genetic disorders
Cancer
Torticollis

Services We Offer

Wheelchair seating/positioning
Equipment needs
Family teaching
Jobst (pressure) garment fittings
Adaptive equipment clinic
Sensory integration

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Eileen Kasten, MD

Director: Terry Wiegel, MS, CCC-SLP

Manager: Janet Squiers, PT

Clinics

Adaptive Equipment Clinic
Children are evaluated for wheeled mobility/equipment needs by OT/PT and an equipment vendor. The program requires a prescription from the child’s physician.

Sensory Integration
Treatment to improve the child's ability to process and integrate sensory information from the vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile receptors. Children treated include those with mental retardation, development delays, autism and cerebral palsy.

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Appointments

Appointments are made by referral only from a physician.

937-641-3070

Locations

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