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What is Pediatric Physical Therapy? -

Pediatric physical therapists help children improve mobility, motor development, posture strength, range of motion, balance and coordination. This is accomplished in a "play" environment utilizing balls, rolls, mats, balance boards, scooters and toys to encourage the child to move in ways that develo motor skills.

The following are some of the services physical therapy provides:

Development and enhancement of gross motor skills

Management of muscle tone and strength

Building or rebuilding muscle strength

Improvement of posture

Improvement of postural control

Pre-gait and gait training

Improve range of motion

Improve balance and coordination

Relieve or manage pain

Building cardiopulmonary endurance

Improve body awareness and alignment

Orthotic/Prosthetic Assessment & Management

Kinesiotaping technologies

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Your child may benefit from Physical Therapy if he or she has difficulty with any of the following:

Learning how to crawl or walk

Walking up or down stairs

Sitting or standing without support

Playing without getting tired

Walking and running without tripping or falling

Learning to play sports

Catching or throwing

Protecting or catching him/herself if they fall

Pain with movement

Postural control and alignment

Meeting milestones

Does my child need physical therapy?

Bayside Children’s Therapy Network, Inc.

We're located in the 'old Coke building' on Main Street - Gloucester Court House!

6688 Main Street - P.O. Box 130 - Gloucester, Virginia 23061

Call: 804-210-1555 Fax: 804-210-1556

Pamela Lang, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Lang has been a pediatric clinician for over 30 years and an adjunct professor for physical therapy students. She is certified in the assessment and treatment of infants and toddlers, in addition to interactive coaching. Pamela has shared in many client journeys, supporting their holistic health, wellness, and functional needs. Her expertise is in early childhood disorders such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, prematurity, cerebral palsy, and genetic disorders, along with adolescent conditions including concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Cathie Costello Barker, RPT

Registered Physical Therapist

Master Clinician

With more than 30 years specializing in Pediatrics, Cathie draws on her passion from personal experience growing up with her sister who had various disabilities. Her experience across care environments supports a multidisciplinary team approach to the care of your child. Cathie's expertise supports a wide range of diagnoses and includes: NDT techniques, adaptive equipment/orthotics, neuromuscular and developmental motor dysfunction, torticollis, and other musculoskeletal deficits.

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