Adolescent orthopedic therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on addressing musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and movement disorders in adolescents between the ages of 10 to 18 years old. This form of physical therapy is tailored to meet the unique needs of adolescents as they undergo rapid growth and development, face specific orthopedic challenges, and engage in various physical activities.
Adolescents may require orthopedic physical therapy for a range of issues, including sports injuries, postural abnormalities, scoliosis, growth plate injuries, overuse injuries, fractures, joint instability, and musculoskeletal pain. The goals of adolescent orthopedic physical therapy are to reduce pain, restore function, improve mobility, enhance strength and flexibility, promote proper alignment, and prevent future injuries.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy is staffed with a professional and caring team of experts with clinical experience in utilizing Adolescent Orthopedic Therapy. Browse through our physical therapist profiles to learn how they can help you with restoring functionality.
Adolescent orthopedic physical therapy offers numerous benefits to young individuals dealing with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and movement disorders. By receiving specialized care tailored to their unique developmental needs, adolescents can experience improved pain management, enhanced mobility, and faster recovery from injuries. Physical therapy interventions such as targeted exercises, manual therapy techniques, and neuromuscular re-education can help adolescents regain strength, flexibility, and proper movement patterns, supporting their overall musculoskeletal health. Additionally, adolescent orthopedic physical therapy focuses on optimizing functional abilities, promoting proper alignment, and preventing future injuries, which is especially crucial during periods of rapid growth and physical development.
By addressing issues like sports injuries, postural abnormalities, and overuse injuries early on, adolescent physical therapy can help young individuals build a strong foundation of musculoskeletal health, allowing them to participate in physical activities, sports, and daily tasks with confidence and reduced risk of long-term complications.
Overall, adolescent orthopedic physical therapy plays a vital role in supporting the physical well-being, functional abilities, and quality of life of young individuals as they navigate the challenges of orthopedic conditions during their formative years.
Adolescent Orthopedic Therapy can include techniques or exercises such as:
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy began as an idea to bring the highest quality physical therapy to all people in our community. We wanted to offer the best that NYC has in health care while not marginalizing people based on socioeconomic boundaries (race, income, language, religion, etc). We offer a “concierge style service” and continue to accept many commercial insurances, medicare and even medicaid policies.
Since this is a physical therapy session which will require a physical examination and therapeutic exercise (varies by patient), we ask all our patients to come prepared. Please come dressed in loose fitted clothing that will allow for easy mobility, comfort, and access to the area of complaint. In addition we recommend sneakers with soles that grip to prevent slips or falls.
The need for a referral depends on what type of insurance you have. Most insurance plans do not require one, however some insurances do. For example, if you have HIP, you will need a referral from your primary care physician. We ask that you check to see what your health insurance plan requires prior to your initial visit. If you are unsure, please contact our front office and we’ll do our best to determine whether or not you require a referral.
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Each patients case and diagnosis is unique and requires the development of an individualized plan of care. Your physical therapist will give you an estimate of the number of sessions needed to reach a level of “feeling better”, during your initial evaluation.
Over time the number of visits may increase or decrease from the initial estimate, based on the progress made.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy accepts many of the available major insurance plans as well as alternate payment options, including cash/self-pay, to make our services accessible and affordable. Please visit the link below to view all information pertaining to Payment Options.
