Central Rehabilitation

Pediatric to Geriatric Physical Therapy

Services provided in our clinic, daycare, or home

There is no need to be homebound

Covered by Medicare/Medicaid

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	Therapists perform activities to improve: Balance Strength Walking Coordination Gross Motor Changing positions


Childhood movement disorder

	Poor head control after three months of age
	Stiff/rigid arms and legs, or floppy/limp body posture
	Inability to sit up without support by eights months of age
	Use of only one side of the body, or only the arms, to crawl
	Difficulty sitting and/or standing without support
	Frequent loss of balance leading to falls
	Inability to jump, skip, hop or run with skill similar to peers
	Difficulty with hand-eye coordination tasks such as throwing and catching balls
	Tendency to walk on toes

Pediatric physical therapy will help children overcome disabling conditions by assisting developmental progress and teaching them to become independent.

Therapists screen children free of charge to identify those who may benefit from physical therapy. If a need is identified, a doctor’s referral will be necessary. An evaluation and plan of care will be developed.





	What can Physical Therapy provide? R Proper body mechanics to avoid injury or re-injury R Exercise to treat and strengthen after injury/illness R Treatments including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, soft tissue mobilization or other treatments based on injury/illness/disability R Treatment after a surgery or illness so strength and endurance are regained R Recommend equipment needed for safety and comfort R Show treatment techniques designed especially for individual needs


Why is Physical Therapy recommended? Physicians recommend physical therapy following a serious injury, illness or surgery. Physical therapy provides benefits for many problems including the following: R Difficulty walking R Back or neck pains/injuries R Injury from a motor vehicle accident R Rehab after surgery, including joint replacements R Muscle or skeletal pain R Sports-related injuries (fractures, sprains, etc.) R Work-related injuries (repetitive motion, etc.) R Loss of motion or strength R Balance disorders R Poor endurance R Cardiac problems R Chronic headaches R Decreased function due to stroke, brain injury or debility

Physical Therapist Training: Physical therapists have graduated from an accredited program in physical therapy. Physical Therapist Assistants have graduated from an accredited two year program. All physical therapists and therapist assistants must pass a national examination and be licensed in the State of Iowa.

Referrals: Physical therapy referrals are made by physicians, audiologists, psychologists, other medical personnel, daycare centers, and families. Once a referral is made, orders will be coordinated through a primary care physician.

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Central Rehabilitation 950 Office Park Road Suite 100 West Des Moines IA 50265 Phone 515-224-0979 = 800-357-3422 = Fax 515-223-3862	Children's Therapy Services 950 Office Park Road Suite 121 West Des Moines IA 50265 Phone 515-327-9222 = 800-357-3422 = Fax 515-327-9111