Sanford Children's Pediatric Therapy is dedicated to the work of healing through it's commitment to empowering children and their families. Sanford Children's Pediatric Therapy is made up of a diverse group of trained professionals in the areas of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and a Developmental Specialist.
Physical Therapy
.jpg) Sanford Pediatric Physical Therapy is comprised of a group of dedicated professionals who strive to provide the highest quality individualized care to children. Some of the conditions benefiting from Physical Therapy Services include: developmental delays, gait abnormalities or asymmetries, genetic disorders, orthotic needs, crutch training, post surgical care, torticollis, and coordination deficits.
Occupational Therapy
Sanford Children's Pediatric Occupational Therapists strive to assist children with the successful completion and participation in meaningful, age-appropriate activities. Some of the conditions benefiting from Occupational Therapy Services include: developmental delays, feeding difficulties, tone management, neurological disorders, handwriting difficulties and poor attention skills.
Speech Language Pathology
Sanford Children's Pediatric Speech Language Pathology is made up of highly trained professionals who strive to provide the best programming in order for a child to reach their highest potential. Specialized care is offered to children in the following areas: speech, feeding and swallowing, language and developmental concerns.
Developmental Therapy
At Sanford Children's Hospital, infants and children with developmental concerns can access therapy services for their physical and cognitive growth as well as language development through the Sanford Children's Pediatric Therapy Team. Developmental Therapy can assist children and practitioners in some of the following areas: meeting developmental milestones, Post-NICU developmental monitoring, fussy babies, sensory based behavioral issues and language delays.
Pediatric Therapy Can Help With
Torticollis: An abnormal neck posture which literally means "twisted or wry neck." It is a common musculoskeletal disorder seen in increased frequency since the initiation of the Back to Sleep Program. Physical Therapy is recommended treatment that works toward the correction of the torticollis. Some signs of torticollis include: patient having a preferred head position, head is tipped to one side or flattening on one side of the head.
Feeding Therapy: For parents, feeding a child is an activity that should be natural and effortless. When a problem develops with feeding, mealtime can become difficult, frustrating and draining on the whole family. Among other things, a child who is transitioning from tube to oral feedings, eats less than 20 different foods, gags or vomits with textures and/or tooth brushing, has food allergies or food intolerance, can benefit from Feeding Therapy.
VFSS - Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study: VFSS assesses the swallowing mechanism with an x-ray. The child is positioned in a typical feeding position and given a variety of food consistencies mixed with barium. The test is performed by a pediatric radiologist as well as a speech language pathologist. Once the VFSS is complete, results are discussed with the medical team and parents and a feeding plan is defined.
Orthopedics/Neurological Conditions: At Sanford Children's Hospital pediatric occupational therapists and physical therapists work closely with the child's physician to provide quality care for patients with a wide variety of congenital and acquired conditions, including: Arthrogyposis, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Torticollis, Scoliosis, Postural Irregularities and sports related injuries.
Sensory Integration: Sensory processing disorders affect many children and occur due to an impaired ability for the brain to make an adaptive response to incoming sensory information. Occupational Therapy works with the children and their families to develop the child's ability and skill set to successfully adapt or cope with in the environment. Some symptoms may include: extreme dislike for bath time, inability to wear certain textured clothing, difficulty with change in routine, self injury or harm, and having an outburst for no apparent reason.
For more information on Sanford Children's Pediatric Therapy, please call (605) 312-0995. |
