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Mrs. Joan Baldwin, R.P.T.
Physical Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
Joan Baldwin is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in Montclair, NJ. Joan is a doctor specializing in physical treatment of children to help reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Dr. Baldwin can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Dr. Baldwin will create a treatment plan based on the childs specific injury, disease or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Mrs. Joan Baldwin, R.P.T.
- Flint, MI
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Can physical therapy help my child's recovery from appendectomy?
Children are usually very resilient and recover well and heal quickly from “minor “ surgeries. With that said, was her surgery complicated? Was it necessary to do an open procedure? READ MORE
Children are usually very resilient and recover well and heal quickly from “minor “ surgeries. With that said, was her surgery complicated? Was it necessary to do an open procedure? Was she sick long enough to become reconditioned? You and primarily her surgeon knows those clinical details. If her doctor is recommending PT I would follow his advice. Physical therapy can improve scar mobilization, regain abdominal wall integrity and restore strength, and rebuild endurance if it has been impacted as a result of her illness. I hope your daughter heals quickly and well
Is it safe to do physical therapy before being diagnosed?
I would take him to either a pediatric clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy or to a pediatric orthopedist and request a hip screening among other things. Hip dysplasia READ MORE
I would take him to either a pediatric clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy or to a pediatric orthopedist and request a hip screening among other things. Hip dysplasia or femoral anteversion can cause hip external range of motion limitations that have the potential to cause back pain. When one joint has limited mobility ( a patho mechanic) that movement has to happen somewhere else and often its the low back. Ive seen it before in young gymnasts, reoccurring back pain treated by PT bringing temporary relief, but it always returns because the root cause is being missed. That is only one of a list of differential diagnosis for pediatric back pain. Yes, get it evaluated and get a diagnosis so you dont waste important time health care resources Your son is a has a developing musculoskeletal system. Hes not a small adult. It is critical you seek care from someone with clinical knowledge of developmental orthopedics Kind regards Joan E Baldwin PT PCS Board Certified Clinical Specialist In Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Will pediatric physical therapy help my son walk on his own?
There is a lot you are not telling me here. Is he a typically developing child, who recently experienced left leg weakness. Does he have a diagnosis that includes the left limb READ MORE
There is a lot you are not telling me here. Is he a typically developing child, who recently experienced left leg weakness. Does he have a diagnosis that includes the left limb weakness? Do you know the cause of the left limb weakness. With that said, PT will improve gait and help your son reach his highest level of function. With out knowing the answers to the above questions, I could not predict independencant ambulation. It is best if not already be under the care of a pediatric physiatrist, or orthopedist. A physiatrist is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, that is non surgical.
Warm Regards
Joan E Baldwin PT PCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Warm Regards
Joan E Baldwin PT PCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
