Walking and balance
Physical therapy for children who walk late, trip often, tire quickly or hold back on stairs and climbing frames.
This care is for you if
Your toddler is not walking yet, or walks on tiptoes
Your child falls more than other children their age
Stairs, slides or climbing make them hesitate
A teacher or pediatrician mentioned balance or coordination
What a visit looks like
What we do
Your therapist watches your child play, then plays along: climbing, hopping and balancing, with a hand nearby. Earlene Cannady and Mayela Leon see most children for walking and balance.
What decides how many visits
What your therapist finds, what your child enjoys and how your child responds. Your therapist talks it through with you and goes over the plan as you go.
Who treats your child
A physical therapist, and sometimes a physical therapist assistant under their direction. The first visit is about an hour.
Meet the teamHow it is paid for
With your plan or by paying yourself. We tell you what to expect before the first visit.
How fees work
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Questions about this care
Is it a problem if my toddler walks on tiptoes?
Many toddlers do it for a while. If it continues or you are worried, ask your pediatrician and book a visit, and your therapist will watch how your child moves.
Will my child do exercises?
Mostly games. We build the movements into play, and we show you a few to repeat at home.
Book a first visit
Tell us what you have noticed in your own words when you come in. We do not ask for it in the form.