Pediatric Physical Therapy in San Diego and Riverside Counties, CA

Your child’s physical skills include many types of movement such as balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and more. If they struggle with any of these areas, our friendly physical therapists (PTs) can help. We provide in-home pediatric physical therapy to families in San Diego and Riverside Counties for your convenience! Our licensedPTs use play-based, proven techniques to help your child build their physical skills to empower their lifelong success. Not only do we work with your child, but we also work with you! We’ll give you simple strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routines to help your child master their physical skills.
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What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a specialized approach that helps children master their ability to move their bodies how they want to. Our PTs work with you to develop your child’s motor skills through parent coaching and education so that you can help your child shine. This can include:

  • Teaching you games and exercises to do that will build your child’s balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength
  • Working with your child during their normal routine at home to improve their motor control and planning
  • Giving you strategies to use at home to help your child move freely and safely
  • Explaining the causes of your child’s struggles and what you can do to handle them
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Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is designed to help children who struggle with moving their bodies freely to explore and play. Many children can benefit from physical therapy, especially if they have conditions such as:
  • Developmental delay
  • Down syndrome
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Spina bifida
  • Juvenile arthritis
  • Gait troubles like toe walking
  • Recent injuries or surgeries
  • Movement limitations
  • Premature birth

Signs Your Child Might Need Physical Therapy

It’s always best to reach out to your child’s pediatrician or schedule an evaluation with our pediatric therapists if you’re concerned about your child’s physical skills. Your child may need physical therapy if they show any of the following signs:

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  • Limited flexibility
  • Uses adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair or prosthesis
  • Struggles with breathing
  • Recovering from a recent injury or surgery
  • Has trouble with walking (i.e., walks on their toes, frequently trips)
  • Experiences chronic or recurring pain in muscles or joints
  • Difficulty with coordinating their movements to run, play catch, etc.
  • Poor balance or posture
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Benefits of Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Children learn best by playing and exploring the world around them. To do that, they need to be able to move their bodies how they want to. By participating in physical therapy, your child can experience many benefits such as:
  • Improved balance
  • Better strength and endurance
  • Reduced chronic pain
  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved coordination
  • Reduced risk of injuries or accidents
  • Better ability to play with others
  • Faster recovery from injuries or surgeries
  • Increased independence
  • Improved self-confidence
  • Better overall happiness and well-being

See What Our Clients Say

“My son and I have loved working with our therapist – every Thursday he looks outside to the parking lot to wait for her. I am so grateful for our therapy and the company because my son has improved so much compared to day 1.”
EDITH A.
“Laura and her staff are absolutely fantastic!! My son has been diagnosed with high functioning autism and I was concerned that he wasn’t talking a lot at 2 1/2 years. Radiant Kids Therapy was assigned to our case and my family and I couldn’t be happier! Laura and her staff are so patient, so kind, and have helped my son so much! Thank you, Laura, for your passion to help kids.”
STACEY O.
“Our therapist has been amazing teaching us new strategies to help the boys and we’re enjoying our sessions with her. We’ve come a long way since our first session.”
HIEN T.
“Our Radiant Kids therapist takes the time to understand my son and how he learns. She then tailors the sessions to his strengths and interests to maximize results. She always remains calm during his times of distress and knows how to effectively re-focus the session. He has improved so much since working with her. She is truly so gifted and we are lucky to have her. Keep up the great work. We are incredibly impressed with the service we are receiving.”
MELISSA

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Give your child the support they need to shine their brightest. Fill out the form below to schedule a physical therapy evaluation with our caring team.