Pediatric rehabilitation is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional ability to children with various impairments or disabilities.
Which doctors offer pediatric rehabilitation services?
Pediatric rehabilitation services are offered by pediatric physiatrists. They are physicians who have specialized in the rehabilitative care and medical management of infants, children, and adolescents who have an array of medical conditions such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders and conditions.
Why choose pediatric rehabilitation for your child?
Pediatric physiatrists are specially trained on how to deal with children. In addition to special medical skills, they possess the knowledge on how to treat and manage physical and cognitive disabilities which affect growth and development of children.
They decorate their offices, outpatient centers, and hospitals with bright colors and interesting items to the children. This helps them to feel more comfortable and relaxed so that they can undergo care with the least fuss possible.
What are the benefits of pediatric rehabilitation?
This rehabilitation specializes on providing comprehensive and coordinated medical care for children who have injuries such as spinal cord injuries and spina bifida.It educates family members on how to care for and support children undergoing pediatric rehabilitation.The team of doctors and healthcare professionals rotate and combine their skills to provide the best possible care for the children.Specialists are involved in consultations and recommendations about tone managementThe care given enables the child to have optimal function with their skillsThe care given is tailored to suit your child’s individual needs.It promotes daily life independenceIt reduces complications that may arise due to lack of rehabilitationIt maintains continuous and progressive care to overcome fragmentationIt provides follow-up assessments and developmental evaluationsIt enhances the patient’s and family’s lives