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At Kids Perspective Physical Therapy, we put our patients and their families first. We will provide you with a thorough evaluation that assesses your child’s gross motor skills as well as recommendations for goals and an appropriate plan of care.
Is your child is having trouble walking? You’ve landing on the right page, and we are here to help!
Several factors contribute to walking such as muscle strength, coordination and balance. Low muscle tone, poor balance, leg stiffness, and delays in crawling and other foundational skills can cause difficulties while learning to walk.
Children of all ages may demonstrate motor abilities at a lower age equivalency. Pinpointing these delays is the first step in the therapeutic journey of bringing your child back on track with their peer.
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It’s always exciting when a child starts walking. This typically occurs anywhere from 10-14 months, but there is variation within these parameters. Several factors impact walking such as muscle strength, coordination, and balance. Activities such as tummy time, rolling, crawling and creeping all help with building the functional strength needed to walk. Personality factors including motivation to move and explore can also contribute. Walking is a new and exciting way for your child to become more independent while discovering their environment. This not only positively impacts them physically but stimulates learning and cognition.
Remember that skill development is a continuum and not all children develop at the same pace. Always trust your gut as a parent and check in with your pediatrician any time you are concerned about your child’s development. If you have further concerns about your child not walking, we are here to help! At Kids’ Perspective we have Pediatric Physical Therapists on site who can help your child achieve their full potential.
Attentive, uber competent, responsive, effective treatment of physical therapy need and diagnosis, with excellent outcomes. Highly professional, and reasonably priced. Could not recommend them more highly.
- Ellen J.
I have a past history of torn ACLs and I can honestly say the therapists here are the best I have ever worked with. Between Ross and Dan I will make it back to my professional season stronger than ever. Highly recommend to anyone.
- Jen L.
