Pediatric Physical Therapy FAQs in Phoenix
We understand that navigating your child’s healthcare needs can raise many questions. Below are answers to some common inquiries to help you better understand our services and how we can support your child’s development through physical therapy.
Does my child need physical therapy?
Your child’s development is a journey filled with milestones, and sometimes they may need a little extra support along the way. Physical therapy can play a crucial role in helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Learn more about the signs that your child may benefit from pediatric physical therapy.
How can pediatric physical therapy benefit my child?
Pediatric physical therapy can benefit your child by improving their strength, coordination, balance, and overall motor skills. It can also help with pain management, postural control, and achieving developmental milestones. Pediatric physical therapy can also help with integrating retained primitive reflexes, improving your child’s ability to engage in voluntary movements. Toe walking is also commonly addressed in pediatric physical therapy and can help your child walk with a more typical gait and/or prevent the need for surgical intervention. Learn more about Moving & Grooving’s pediatric physical therapy services
Where do the physical therapy appointments take place?
Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy offers in-home appointments for your convenience. We can conduct appointments in your home, pool, or community park, ensuring a comfortable and familiar environment for your child’s therapy sessions. If requested, sessions can also take place at your child’s daycare, preschool or school in order to have improved carryover with adults who are with your child the most during the day.
What ages do you work with?
Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy works with children from birth to adolescence.
How long are the therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the child’s needs.
How often will my child need therapy?
The frequency of therapy sessions varies depending on the child’s needs and goals, but it can range from once or twice per week to monthly.
Do you accept insurance?
Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy operates on a cash-only basis. We do not accept insurance at this time. This payment model allows us to provide high-quality, personalized care without the restrictions often imposed by insurance companies. Our focus is on delivering exceptional therapy services tailored to your child’s needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. For information regarding pricing and payment options, please contact us directly. We are committed to making our services accessible and affordable for all families seeking pediatric physical therapy.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy offers free consultations to assess your child’s needs and determine if therapy is appropriate. Schedule your free consultation here, or call/text us at 952-797-3054. Texting will result in the fastest reply to scheduling your child’s consultation.
What can I expect during a therapy session?
During a therapy session, your child will engage in activities and exercises tailored to their specific goals. The therapist will work closely with you and your child to ensure the session is productive and enjoyable. The therapist will ensure you learn a home exercise program during the session that you can follow outside of the therapy sessions to ensure faster success of your child.
How do you customize the therapy for each child?
Therapy sessions are customized based on your child’s individual needs, strengths, and challenges. The therapist will create a personalized treatment plan to address your child’s specific goals. The benefit of in home pediatric physical therapy is that the therapist is able to see the realities of day to day living and the layout of the space tour child has to be more strategic with the implementation of a home exercise program.
Do you provide home exercises or activities?
Yes, Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy provides home exercises and activities to support your child’s progress between therapy sessions. The therapist generally films and/ or photographs during the session so you have a visual reference in addition to written out instructions to ensure the most success for your child.
Do you offer educational classes?
Yes! Moving and Grooving Pediatric Physical Therapy hosts a variety of classes that are designed to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to support their child’s development and well-being. If you have a specific topic in mind and a group of like minded parents, our therapists are available for hire at an event that you plan, such as a mom’s group, dad’s group, or birthday party. Learn more about the topics and find upcoming classes here.