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 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 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.

APTA is a national individual membership professional organization seeking to advance physical therapy practice, education, research, and awareness.

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.

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 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.