St. John's Children's Hospital Services Pediatric Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
St. John's Children's Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Trained to Improve the Life & Daily Function of Every Child

At HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, our team of pediatric physical therapists help children move and walk better by improving gross motor skills. These specialists use a range of hands-on techniques and activities to help children reach their full potential.
 
Our pediatric physical therapists provide evaluation and treatment services, with the overall goal of obtaining the optimal level of independence by restoring movement, mobility, function, relieving pain, and educating and collaborating with patients and their families in their care.

To learn more, call 217-993-0200 or fax 217-757-6545.

Specialties

 

Our pediatric physical therapy specialties include:

  • Strength training, range of motion, balance and gait training treatment for functional tasks

  • Evaluation and treatment of torticollis

  • Serial casting for the lower extremities

  • Evaluations for adaptive equipment including walkers, standers, gait trainers, adapted tricycles and custom wheelchairs

  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation