Our pediatric physical therapists are experts in body mechanics and physical development. They use their knowledge to help young people who are having difficulties with physical activity improve their movement, strength, and motor skills.

The M Health Fairview Pediatric Physical Therapy program offers personalized treatments that fit your child’s individual needs, goals, and dreams. After completing an initial assessment to determine a specific treatment plan, your child’s physical therapist will recommend services that will help them build muscle strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall health. They will provide an individualized treatment plan that may include exercises, stretches, massage and other therapeutic techniques. Working with a physical therapist can enable your child to:

• Improve his or her strength, coordination, and balance
• Develop age-appropriate gross motor skills
• Increase flexibility, range of motion, and endurance
• Improve safety, independence, and general mobility
• Learn new skills or regain previously mastered skills
• Relieve pain
• Restore his or her mobility after surgery
• Maximize mobility for those with conditions that affect the muscles, bones, or joints

Our play-focused approach centers around engaging games and exercises. Don’t be surprised if your child looks forward to each appointment. Here’s what you can expect:

• Child and family-centered care with parent involvement
• Play-based activities or age-appropriate exercise that combine motor, balance, and play skills
• Skilled support and hands-on techniques to guide your child in learning new skills or regaining skills
• Goal setting that is individualized and motivating to your child

With M Health Fairview Pediatrics, it’s easy to find a physical therapist near you. We have multiple locations across the Twin Cities metro area – more than any other local health system – so you can find a clinic that’s convenient for your family.

Our goal is to help children reach their full potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. We recognize that restoring physical function and range of motion can help our children — not only physically — it can improve their whole-person health. If your child is having problems with age-appropriate movements, from sitting and crawling to climbing on the playground and getting into the car, we can help.