• Conditions Treated
• Children’s Injuries
• Elbow Conditions
  • Golfer’s Elbow
  • Little Leaguer’s Elbow
  • Tennis Elbow
• Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Calf Strain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Shin Splint
• Hip and Thigh Conditions
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Hip Replacement
• Knee Pain
  • ACL Injuries
  • ITB Syndrome
  • Knee Replacement
  • Patella Tendinitis
• Shoulder Injuries
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Shoulder Tendinitis
• Spinal Conditions
  • Back Pain
    • Preventing Back Pain
  • Cervical Strain
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disk
  • Neck Pain
    • Preventing Neck Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
• Hand Injuries
  • Boutonniere Deformity
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
  • Wrist Fracture
• Other Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoporosis
  • TMJ Dysfunction

Children’s Injuries

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under get hurt annually playing sports or participating in recreational activities. More than 775,000 of these children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries caused by falls, being struck by an object, collisions, and overexertion during unorganized or informal sports activities.¹

Although prompt attention is necessary for injuries that occur in any age group, careful evaluation and follow-up become even more important in children and adolescents to prevent problems with future bone and joint development.

SSPT’s approach to treating child and adolescent injuries

Therapists are important members of a child’s healthcare team. At SSPT, our therapists evaluate a child to determine the most effective way to improve mobility, enhance function, and relieve any pain. During your child’s evaluation, our therapists may:

• Observe and assess how your child moves and plays
• Observe your child’s gait (how your child walks)
• Identify the source of any pain or discomfort
• Identify potential posture and alignment problems

Your child’s treatment plan might include:

• Stretching exercises to improve muscle flexibility
• Balance and coordination activities to decrease the risk of falls and injuries
• Adaptive activities to help your child participate in school or recreation
• Modalities to improve circulation and help decrease inflammation and pain
• Instruction for a home exercise program

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¹National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2006.