Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy for Children in East Tennessee
East Tennessee Children's Hospital provides the area's most comprehensive,
family-centered rehabilitation services to children. Pediatric rehabilitation
is very different from adult rehabilitation because a child is constantly
growing intellectually, physically and emotionally. A child's progress
in one area affects the other aspects of development and well-being. Children
from birth to age 21 benefit from our services tailored to their growth
and changes.
For more on East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s physical therapy
services, call (865) 690-5006 to contact
Dr. Nadine M. Trainer.
Benefits of Pediatric Physiatry
When a child has a condition that can benefit from physical medicine, the
sooner they get started, the better. It is possible to make tremendous
strides in a child’s condition, whether they suffer from a temporary
or chronic issue, by starting physical therapy early on.
Conditions that can benefit from physical medicine include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Brain injuries
- Congenital conditions
- Cancer
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Chronic pains
Even for conditions that cannot be cured, such as cerebral palsy, physical
therapy can make a tremendous difference in the child’s life. By
learning exercises and techniques to overcome their condition at a young
age, patients can both prevent their situation from deteriorating and
develop new skills that allow them greater independence and quality of life.
Treatments Customized for Each Patient
When providing children with physical medicine, we want to help them accomplish
tasks that are important to them. By working with the child, we learn
more about their hobbies, interests, and aspirations and develop a treatment
plan that will make it easier for them to do all the things they want
to do in life. Many of the exercises and treatments we develop are designed
to appeal to the child’s interest and feel more like a game than
a chore. This will make it easier for them to keep up the exercises on
their own and make continuous improvements in their condition.