Pediatric Physical Therapy
Building Strength, Confidence, and Independence
Physical Therapy helps children with Trisomy 18 improve mobility, coordination, and quality of life.
Why Therapy Matters
Children with Trisomy 18 often experience differences in muscle tone that can delay milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in:
Strengthening weakened muscles
Reducing pain and improving mobility
Encouraging independence in daily activities
Promoting overall physical and emotional well-being
How Physical Therapy Helps
Targeted Exercises
Customized programs that improve strength, coordination, and motor skills.
Specialized Equipment
Tools like gait trainers, standers, and adaptive bikes that support mobility and confidence.
Therapeutic Techniques
Activities designed to reduce pain, encourage participation, and foster independence.
Recommended Equipment
Therapy Bench
A stable, height-adjustable surface that gives kids a firm base for posture, balance, and functional practice.
Dynamic Stander
A standing frame that lets the child move while weight-bearing.. There are various types of standers.
Gait Trainer
A mobility device that supports a child in upright walking practice while you shape posture, weight-shift, and step patterns.
Orthotic Braces
Orthotics” or orthoses are external braces that support alignment, stability, and movement.
Firefly Products
Firefly Products has various types of equipment that are beneficial for a child's development
Adaptive Bikes
Adaptive bikes are designed for children with physical and developmental differences
Parent and Caregiver Role
Practice exercises at home
Celebrate small milestones
Work closely with therapists to adjust goals
Encourage play-based movement
Related Therapies
- Occupational Therapy – Support fine motor skills, balance, and daily independence.
- Specialized Therapy – Explore hippotherapy, aquatic, feeding, and music therapies
- Therapy Toys – Fun, effective tools to encourage motor development at home.
