Pediatric Rehabilitation

South Shore Health's experienced pediatric physical therapists treat children of all ages, including infants with torticollis/plagiocephaly or developmental delays to adolescent athletes trying to get back on the field.

Pediatric physical therapy goes beyond helping a child recover from a sports injury or a broken bone — it can be an effective treatment for children with balance issues, range of motion issues, troubles with mobility, and attainment of motor milestones.

Each of our pediatric physical therapists has extensive experience with the unique challenges that come with working with children and will work with you and your child to achieve all of his or her goals.

Conditions, treatments, and services

• Torticollis
• Plagiocephaly/flat head
• Chromosomal abnormalities
• Injury recovery
• Hypotonia
• Hypertonia
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• Club foot
• Spina Bifida
• Gait/difficulty walking
• Developmental delay

For pediatric patients, our speech-language pathologists help develop your child’s receptive and expressive language skills, early language skills, speech sound production, fluency, and ability to socially interact in a fun, age-appropriate environment.

Our team uses interactive, evidence-based intervention to maximize your child’s ability to functionally communicate wants, needs, and ideas.

Conditions, treatments, and services

• Speech-language delay
• Articulation/Phonology (mispronunciation)
• Selective mutism
• Childhood apraxia of speech
• Receptive-Expressive language
• Social communication disorder
• Stuttering
• Autism/Autism spectrum disorder
• Language-based learning disorder

If you child is struggling with fine motor skills, social skills, or self-care skills, occupational therapy may be a good solution.

Pediatric occupational therapy can help your child with the development of a variety of skills that are crucial to progression through childhood or adolescence and into adulthood.

Our pediatric occupational therapists will work with you and your child to develop a care plan that meets his or her unique needs and will guide your child on the journey toward increased independence and self-confidence.

Conditions, treatments, and services

• Autism/autism spectrum disorder
• Sensory seeking behavior
• Sensory therapy
• Self-regulation/behavior management
• Fine motor delay
• Handwriting concerns
• Poor coordination
• ADD/ADHD
• Upper extremity weakness
• Behavioral issues (high energy, explosive behavior)

Aquatic therapy can be a useful treatment for pediatric patients with autism, muscle tone issues, or as part of a post-injury recovery plan.

Additionally, physical activity in a pool offers a number of additional benefits over land-based exercise.

Our unique two-pool facility allows us to tailor an exercise program using either our warm (92°) or cool (82°) pool environment. Our pools are accessible by stairs or chair lift.

Locker rooms, showers, and a family-assisted dressing area are available.

Conditions, treatments, and services

• Autism/autism spectrum disorder
• Sensory processing disorders
• Play-based functional movement
• Muscle tone issues
• Neurological disorders
• Recovery from fractures/orthopedic injuries
• Weight-bearing restrictions