Southwest General’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department offers Pediatric Rehabilitation, a comprehensive program of services addressing the special needs of children of all ages. Pediatric Rehabilitation therapists work together with each child’s family to coordinate services that meet the child’s individual needs.
Areas of specialization include but are not limited to:
• Developmental delays/disabilities
• Cerebral palsy
• Speech/language disorders
• Oral motor/feeding problems
• Sensory integration/sensory motor impairments
• Orthopedic disabilities
• Head trauma
• Spina bifida
• Fine motor/handwriting problems
• Autism/PDD
• Torticollis
• Metabolic disorders
Treatment Methods and Services
Pediatric Rehabilitation therapists use a variety of treatment methods including:
Speech and Language Therapy - Comprehensive services for a variety of communication disorders, including delayed speech or language, voice problems and stuttering. Also addresses swallowing problems resulting from neurologic impairment or developmental delays.
Occupational Therapy - Develops range of motion, strength, coordination, play and self-care skills needed to face daily challenges with confidence and success. Focuses on therapeutic activities and adaptation of the environment to help each child reach his or her potential.
Physical Therapy - Addresses issues interfering with the development of functional movement patterns. These issues may be orthopedic in nature, involve balance and coordination issues or stem from a neurological impairment. Helps children gain motor skills, control, and strength to access and be safe in their environment.
Following an evaluation, the therapist may also recommend treatment methods such as:
• Neurodevelopmental therapy
• Carnio-sacral therapy
• Myofascial release
• Sensory integration
• Aquatic therapy
• Wheelchair assessment
• Orthotic assessment
• LiteGait Jr. training
Insurance Information
A number of insurance plans have developed exclusive arrangements with a small group of providers. Southwest General Health Center has been included in many of these arrangements.
Appointments
Pediatric Therapy offers flexible hours, including day and evening appointments.
Services are provided at LifeWorks of Southwest General, a fitness facility that offers free, surface-level parking and other family-friendly services including fitness memberships, childcare and the Adapted Aquatics Program.
To learn more, or to schedule a Pediatric Rehabilitation Appointment, call 440-816-8010.
Location
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services are offered at two convenient locations:
LifeWorks of Southwest General
7390 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Brunswick Medical Center (Pediatric physical therapy services only)
4065 Center Road
Brunswick, OH 44212