Pediatric Physical Therapy Serving Falls Church and Herndon VA
Good Beginnings Therapy’s pediatric physical therapists support children’s strength, balance, mobility and age-appropriate gross motor skills, and also address pain.
They use evidence-based techniques for posture, breathing, movement patterns and tone-related challenges.
Every session is one-on-one with your child’s therapist, and we do not use support staff or paraprofessionals.
Key Takeaways
- Pediatric physical therapy helps children develop strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and age-appropriate gross motor skills.
- It supports children experiencing developmental delays, differences in muscle tone, joint mobility concerns, and difficulties with movement.
- It can help address concerns involving infant development, torticollis, walking patterns, posture, balance, and coordination.
- Signs that an evaluation may help include delayed motor milestones, difficulty keeping up with peers, unsteadiness, poor coordination, and avoiding physical activities.
- You don’t have to wait until your child falls behind or misses multiple milestones. A pediatric physical therapy evaluation can help identify concerns and determine appropriate next steps.
What does pediatric physical therapy treat or manage?
Pediatric physical therapy helps children develop the strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and postural control they need to participate in everyday activities. PT can support children with developmental delays, differences in muscle tone or joint mobility, difficulty with gross motor skills, challenges with balance or coordination, and conditions that affect movement and physical function. Treatment is individualized to help each child build skills, participate in play, and move through their world with greater confidence and independence.
Does my child need physical therapy?
If your child is having difficulty keeping up with age-expected movement skills, seems unusually weak or unsteady, struggles with balance or coordination, avoids physical play, or has difficulty participating in everyday activities, a pediatric physical therapy evaluation may help.
You don’t need to wait until a concern becomes significant or your child falls far behind their peers.
A PT can assess your child’s movement and development, identify strengths and areas that may benefit from support, and help you determine the next steps.
When is the best time to get pediatric PT?
As soon as you have a concern-earlier support can make a meaningful difference.
Pediatric physical therapy can benefit children from infancy through adolescence, and there is no need to wait for a child to reach a particular age or miss a major milestone before seeking guidance.
When concerns arise, an evaluation can help clarify what your child needs and provide strategies to support development, movement, and participation at home, in childcare, at school, and during play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pediatric PT vs OT
Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping children develop the skills needed for daily activities, such as self-care, play and school tasks. OTs work on fine motor skills, sensory processing, executive function, self-regulation and social interactions. Pediatric physical therapy (PT) primarily addresses gross motor skills, mobility, strength and balance. PTs help children with movement challenges due to conditions such as injuries, developmental delays or neurological disorders.
Do you handle insurance for us?
Yes, we handle benefit checks, submit claims, and manage the process for you. Insurance can be confusing, and we try to make it as simple and hands-off as possible for families.
What happens during an OT or PT evaluation?
During the evaluation, we take a look at how your child is moving, playing, and managing everyday activities. Depending on your child’s needs, this may include strength, coordination, motor skills, sensory processing, attention, and regulation.
The session often feels like play, but each activity is purposeful and helps us understand what’s going on. We’ll also talk through your concerns and review next steps before you leave.
Questions about how pediatric physical therapy can help your child succeed?
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Amy O’Malley
Director Of Programming
How is Good Beginnings Pediatric Therapy Different from other Clinics?
1-on-1 Treatment Session
We do not use support staff or paraprofessionals. Your child is working directly with your therapist the entire session.
Helping families for over 34 years
Independently female owned and operated, we have been successful helping multiple generations of families.
Help Beyond Treatment Sessions
We support you at the treatment session and beyond. We collaborate with other team members, clinicians, and your school at your request.
100+ years of combined experience
Our therapists possess extensive training, experience, and longevity in the field. Our team includes both recent graduates with the latest knowledge and seasoned therapists with over 25+ years of experience.
Flexible Schedule and Billing Options
Our scheduling and billing teams are here to maximize your time with your therapist and guide you through the complexities of insurance. make everything easy so you can focus on your child.
Supporting the Community
We educate and empower the community beyond the clinic through free talks, professional training, and sharing our expertise on social media.
