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Physical therapy

Physical therapy 

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The goal of physical therapy is to help your child move better and enjoy being a kid! Whether your child has a temporary or long-term condition, our highly trained physical therapists can help them gain new skills or relearn old ones involving physical and gross motor movement.  

Physical disabilities can be caused by a neurologic, orthopaedic, developmental or congenital condition – or might be the result of an injury. No matter what brings you to us, our therapists will work with your child’s medical team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and develop an individualized treatment plan with the most appropriate therapies. Our services are provided in pediatric therapy centers with resources and equipment designed specifically for kids. 

The region’s largest team of pediatric-trained therapists 

Our team is dedicated to caring for kids of all ages. We offer therapy at six convenient locations throughout the region and specialize in: 

  • Orthopaedic or sports-related injuries 
  • Return to sports and school post-concussion 
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions (cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.)   
  • Infant development and early intervention (developmental delay, torticollis, etc.) 
  • Post-surgery or trauma recovery 
  • Muscular and pain issues 

Services 

Our physical therapists help children address mobility needs through: 

  • Adaptive equipment, such as splints, casts, orthotics, walkers and wheelchairs 
  • Balance and coordination 
  • Developmental skills 
  • Flexibility and posture 
  • Gait training 
  • Gross motor skills, such as sitting, standing and walking 
  • Muscle strengthening 

Appointments  

To make an appointment with a pediatric physical therapist, call one of these locations: 

This program is accredited by The Joint Commission as part of an ambulatory survey process. 

 

Meet the team

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Kristen Bentley, DPT
Kristen Bentley DPT Physical therapy
Sports Therapy
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Rebecca "Becky" Bove, DPT
Rebecca "Becky" Bove DPT Physical therapy Read more
Daniel Burgoyne, DPT
Daniel Burgoyne DPT Physical therapy Read more
Amanda Catherine Butler, DPT
Amanda Butler DPT Physical therapy
Assistive technology
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Brianne Nicole Clarke, DPT
Brianne Clarke DPT Physical therapy Read more
Anisha Craft, DPT, PCS
Anisha Craft DPT, PCS Physical therapy Read more
Kimberly Anne Fennessey, DPT
Kimberly Fennessey DPT Physical therapy Read more
Michelle L Froede, DPT
Michelle Froede DPT Physical therapy
Assistive technology
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Sarah Goolsby, DPT
Sarah Goolsby DPT Physical therapy Read more
Jennifer L Hawley, DPT
Jennifer Hawley DPT Aquatic therapy
Physical therapy
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Aileen S Jones, DPT
Aileen Jones DPT Physical therapy Read more
Melanie Gray Ladnier, DPT
Melanie Ladnier DPT Physical therapy Read more
Heidi Nicole Leeser, DPT
Heidi Leeser DPT Physical therapy Read more
Renee Elizabeth Leiby, DPT
Renee Leiby DPT Physical therapy Read more
Andrea Scott Lester, MSPT
Andrea Lester MSPT Physical therapy Read more
Ryan T Lockwood, MS, PT
Ryan Lockwood MS, PT Physical therapy Read more
Kasson Massimino, DPT
Kasson Massimino DPT Physical therapy Read more
Kristen Michelle McBee, DPT
Kristen McBee DPT Physical therapy Read more
Kaitlyn "Kait" Gibson Mechling, DPT
Kaitlyn "Kait" Mechling DPT Physical therapy Read more
Rebecca Merritt, PT, DPT
Rebecca Merritt PT, DPT Physical therapy Read more
Marlowe Lynn Muehlbauer, PT, DPT
Marlowe Muehlbauer PT, DPT Physical therapy Read more
Lucille M O'Neil, PT, DPT
Lucille O'Neil PT, DPT Physical therapy
Sports Therapy
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Kristen Papoulakos Duke, DPT
Kristen Papoulakos Duke DPT Physical therapy Read more
Alexandra Maria Shulleeta, DPT
Alexandra Shulleeta DPT Physical therapy Read more
Mary Kathleen Smotrys, PT, DPT
Mary Smotrys PT, DPT Physical therapy Read more
Jan Steinberger, DPT
Jan Steinberger DPT Physical therapy Read more
Elizabeth "Liz" Werrell Triesler, PT, CIMI
Elizabeth "Liz" Triesler PT, CIMI Physical therapy Read more
Allison H Wirt, MSPT
Allison Wirt MSPT Physical therapy Read more

Locations

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