Pediatric physical therapy is aimed at improving each child’s development, fine and gross motor skills, and ability to function effectively and as independently as possible within the family, home and school. Unlike other pediatric therapy practices, we apply both orthopedic and neurological approaches. We use a wide array of treatment techniques depending on the needs of each patient: aquatic therapy, PNF (peripheral neuromuscular rehabilitation), NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment), SI (sensory integration), soft tissue and joint mobilization, neuromuscular rehabilitation, therapeutic strengthening and stretching exercises and much more.
evaluation and treatment of infants and children with:
Specializing in the treatment of Torticollis and Plagiocephaly:
Bright Star Physical Therapy is one of the only pediatric clinics specializing
in and devoted to providing the best treatment of torticollis and plagiocephaly.
Our review of the latest research indicates that torticollis (abnormal neck posture)
and plagiocephaly (head and face asymmetries) have risen significantly in the last
15 years. In response to these findings and to the concerns voiced by many
pediatricians, we have obtained specialized training in order to dedicate a large
part of our practice to the treatment of these conditions.
Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Congenital/Genetic disorders
Childhood obesity
Generalized Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Generalized joint & muscle pain
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Neurological insult
Neuromuscular disease
Orthopedic conditions
Plagiocephaly
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Premature birth
Scoliosis
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
Sports related injuries
Torticollis
Vestibular disorders
and other conditions
Regardless of age, children and their parents have one thing in common - they want to walk! With this in mind, Bright STAR is very proud to be the only pediatric physical therapy clinic in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys to offer the revolutionary LiteGait System. From day one, LiteGait will allow a child to perform standing activities regardless of functional limitations. The latest research in this area indicates that children using the LiteGait System in combination with a treadmill start walking independently 65% faster than those not using it. In addition, LiteGait is very helpful for increasing endurance, strength and stimulating the use of normal gait patterns.
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