Resources for Physical Therapists

This is a guide containing everything needed for physical therapists. It includes how to work with children, treatment options, how to manage PT, and more. Chapters are directed towards children of all ages; infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. This is a great resource for anyone who is wanting to know more about becoming a physical therapist who works with children.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of assessments and interventions applied in young children with, or at high risk for, developmental motor disorders.

This book has information on assessing, diagnosing, and planning physical therapy interventions. It includes various conditions, treatments, and other information on pediatric PT practices. Growth and development, measurement, interventions, etc. are covered.

This book is intended for physical therapists helping children aged 5-18. It includes activities to help movement and increase gross motor skill ability. It provides detailed descriptions of how gross motor tasks can be accomplished through incremental stages, culminating in the achievement of the specific task.

This DVD shows how to put physical, occupation, and speech therapies in daily routines in classrooms. This video is intended for teachers, administrators, and therapists. All children in the classroom benefit from having physical, occupation, and speech therapies embedded in daily routines. Research shows that children with and without IEPs improve their skills as a result. Planning, communication, and the support of the administration are key factors in the successful implementation of integrated therapies. Sound like a daunting task? View this video to see teachers, administrators, and therapists discuss how this model works, and how they implement their various roles in the classroom. It is evident that these teams are driven by the positive impact the integrated therapy model has on ALL children. Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UumPdLKO6qo

Video Duration: 30 min

This book explains the role of physical therapists and uses family-centered, abilities-based models. This book includes theories, clinical applications, and skills for professionals to use.

This handbook was written by two physical therapists and created with parents, newer clinicians, student physical therapists, and those who work with the early intervention community in provides basic content for learning about gross motor development, milestones, and interventions in an uncomplicated manner that is simple to digest and easy to adapt.

A hands-on activity book that offers games and projects that use the whole body and all of the senses to explore reading, math, art, and science concepts.

This book for parents and early interventionists contains a collection of reproducible sheets detailing developmentally appropriate activities that enhance the movement, motor skills, and sensory abilities of young children experiencing a developmental delay. It explains the role of physical therapists and uses family-centered, abilities-based models. This book includes theories, clinical applications, and skills for professionals to use.

This seminar demonstrates how sensory, motor and play activities impact self-regulation, social skills and development. Learn cutting-edge, brain-based information and techniques for kids who exhibit difficult behaviors.

Video Duration: 364 min

This article discusses the importance and impact of the collaboration of early intervention providers and speech-language pathologists.

This article discusses the benefits of physical therapists being involved in the transition to preschool special education services.

This article explains how physical therapists can integrate the promotion of health and wellness into their practice. It also provides a basis of the knowledge and skills physical therapists need to use.

This article explains how physical therapists can use various strategies to help chronically ill patients to help relieve symptoms and increase their quality of life.

The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education determines the standards with which a residency or fellowship education program must comply to be accredited.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) is the professional home for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students across Illinois.

This website is a network of 122 physiotherapy organizations that represents over 670,000 therapists. There are many resources here on education, global health, policy, and practice. Many publications about physical therapy are also found on this website.

This resource outlines the expected gross motor milestones from 6 months to 3 years, providing a timeline for physical therapists to assess and support children’s development. It includes activities like crawling, standing, and walking, with guidance on how to encourage these skills through therapy.

This page provides an overview of the pediatric physical therapy services, focusing on treating sensory-motor, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal disorders. It details evaluation and intervention services aimed at enhancing children’s capabilities to engage in functional exploration and community activities.

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Let’s take a look at what an early intervention physical therapy session looks like with Achieva Early Intervention.

Physical Therapist Afton Osterberger partakes in an interview regarding important topics for EI Physical Therapists.

Pediatric physical therapist Amanda Kellen explains the basics of physical therapy as part of an early intervention program, the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy, and how an early intervention physical therapist works with the parents and caregivers to incorporate exercises into your child’s daily routine.

In this webinar, pediatric physical therapist, Dr. Lisa Yoon, shares current research about physical therapy interventions for infants and toddlers with, or at high risk for cerebral palsy.

In this video, we see an example of how a physical therapy session would be conducted virtually.

In this report, Peter Goodwin interviews the authors of a research study investigating “START-Play”, a type of physical therapy intervention in which motor and cognitive skills are developed together to improve outcomes among children with motor delay.

This guide provides and overview of infant physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of early intervention for infants with developmental delays. It outlines common treatment goals, including achieving age-appropriate milestones and improving motor function, and discusses the role of physical therapists in supporting these goals.

This webpage provides links to articles and research sorted by category regarding everything a pediatric physical therapist may need to know.

This article discusses various techniques used in infant physical therapy, including developmental play, tummy time, positioning techniques, and gross motor activities. It explains how these approaches help infants develop strength, coordination, and motor skills essential for growth.

This article explains the typical evaluation process for infants, which includes assessing strength, range of motion, and functional mobility. It also details common treatment activities, such as tummy time, strengthening exercises, and balance activities, tailored to the infant’s developmental stage.