Pediatric Physical Therapy in Merrillville.

Movement-based care for children and adolescents, from sports injuries to developmental delays.

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What It Is

Pediatric Physical Therapy, explained.

Pediatric physical therapy adapts our same cause-first evaluation and hands-on approach to younger patients, whose growing bodies need a different lens. Treatment is age-appropriate and built around a child’s specific injury, condition, or developmental goal, always with a parent or guardian involved every step.

The approach stays playful and engaging without losing the clinical rigor of a real evaluation.

Physical therapist evaluating a young patient's knee Always explained before we begin

What It Helps

Where pediatric physical therapy shines.

Youth sports injuries Developmental delays affecting movement or balance Post-injury or post-surgical recovery in children Posture or gait concerns in growing kids Return-to-sport clearance for young athletes

What A Session Looks Like

Three steps, one visit.

1

An age-appropriate evaluation with a parent or guardian present throughout.

2

A treatment plan built around function and engagement, not just exercises on a sheet.

3

Home strategies parents can reinforce between visits.

Why It Works

Four reasons it earns a place in your plan.

Care built specifically for a growing body.

Engaging, age-appropriate approach keeps kids on task.

Parents involved in every evaluation and session.

Same cause-first standard as our adult care.

Pairs Well With

Pediatric Physical Therapy rarely works alone.

Sports Injuries Shared approach for young athletes recovering from injury. Functional Therapeutic Exercise Age-appropriate exercise reinforces progress between visits.

Questions, Answered

Pediatric Physical Therapy, no mystery.

We treat children and adolescents on a case-by-case basis, call ahead so we can confirm we’re a good fit for your child’s specific age and condition.

Yes, a parent or guardian is present throughout the evaluation and treatment.

In Indiana, you can generally start PT without a physician referral, but we’re happy to coordinate with your child’s pediatrician or specialist as needed.

Book Your Visit

Ready when you are.

Request a time and a real person calls you back, usually within two business hours. No phone tree. No ‘someone will reach out.’ Just a plan.

  • Hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00am–6:00pm
  • (219) 525-4176 Prefer to talk now? Call us.
  • Same-week appointments available

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