
10/09/2025
👀 Let’s take another look at physical therapy for physical therapy month and see how Pediatric Therapy can help your child reach important milestones!
🏃🏻♂️➡️ Pediatric physical therapy can help children: improve their mobility and function, reduce pain and discomfort, develop appropriate motor skills, gain confidence and independence, and participate fully in their daily activities and social life.
👩🏻🦽➡️Pediatric physical therapists work with children with a wide range of conditions, including:
Cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Down syndrome, Orthopedic injuries, Developmental delays, Muscular dystrophy, and Autism spectrum disorder.
🤸🏽Gross motor skill development involves the large muscles in the arms, legs and torso. Gross motor activities are important to everyday physical activities like walking, running, throwing, lifting, kicking, etc. Gross motor abilities also form the basis for fine motor skills and relate to body awareness, reaction speed, balance and strength.
🚴🏼♂️Below are some broad recommendations of gross motor milestones in children. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, reach out to your doctor for a referral or call us today at 870-569-8120.