Intensive Strengthening

Children with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Spina Bifida often have strength issues. Research has shown that physical and occupational therapy programs with more intensive interventions (increased number of visits in a short period) are more effective in accomplishing goals.
In preparing for this program we will assess each child individually and will use input from the family and the child to develop measureable goals. We will focus on increasing strength to facilitate functional mobility, posture, balance, and overall endurance. The child's program will be scheduled with the parents for 2-4 weeks, 4-5 days a week for 3-4 hours a day. The child will participate in activities related to movement skills such as rolling, crawling/creeping, walking, running, climbing stairs, riding a bike, jumping, and self-help activities.
If the child does not have skill abilities for a certain task, we will assist him by adapting equipment or modifying the task. The intensity of the program allows the child and therapist to have time to accomplish tasks and meet goals.

Instructors will vary depending on the needs of the individual children.