The pediatric physical therapy department at Dayton Children's specializes in evaluating and treating problems related to mobility, strength, coordination, gait, balance, flexibility, pain and developmental concerns, such as sitting, crawling and walking. Therapists in our department use observation of movement and standardized tests to determine the level of function in these areas.
Our staff is committed only to pediatric care making us experts in caring for your child. Pediatric physical therapists hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree and are licensed by the state of Ohio. Many of our physical therapists also hold certifications in specialty areas. Our pediatric physical therapists complete continuing education in pediatrics in order to stay on top of the latest treatment methods and develop the best treatment strategies for our patients.