Different Equipment May Be Prescribed for Use in Pediatric Physical Therapy

In pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy, therapists use different technologies and equipment to aid a child in his development. Most people in Houston are familiar with equipment like exercise balls, resistance exercise bands and ramps with regards to therapy for adults other tools can also be used for therapy sessions with children. After all, adults and children have very different needs. Nevertheless, the goal of the treatments remain the same: to help the patient reach their highest level of independence. Therapists may even resort to non-traditional approaches to achieve this. For instance, using equipment not used otherwise in conventional physical therapy may be explored. Of course, as technology continues to advance and the field of physical and occupational therapy continue to evolve, more innovative and effective approaches will emerge.
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