Pediatric physical therapy for delayed crawling and walking focuses on enhancing motor skills, strengthening muscles, and improving coordination. Here are some common approaches:
Goal Setting: Establishing specific, measurable goals based on the child’s needs.
Treatment Techniques:
- Strengthening Exercises: Targeting core, hip, and leg muscles to support crawling and walking.
- Mobility Activities: Encouraging movements like rolling, reaching, and sitting to promote muscle use.
- Balance Training: Activities that improve stability, such as standing on one leg or using balance beams.
- Facilitating Crawling: Techniques like tummy time, encouraging the child to reach for toys, or using crawling aids.
- Walking Assistance: Using push toys or gait trainers to encourage walking with support.
