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What's physical therapy like for pediatric ataxia patients?

My daughter has acute cerebellar ataxia and one of the treatments that she is doing is physical therapy. What is physical therapy like for ataxia patients? She's 10 years old...
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How does physical therapy help a dislocated shoulder?

My 15-year-old son dislocated his shoulder while pitching in his baseball game and his doctor is referring him to physical therapy to help heal it. How will this help him?
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Is dry needling recommended for kids?

My son has a lot of muscular tension from playing sports. His doctor recommended that we take him to have dry needling. How will this help?
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Can physical therapy help my child's recovery from appendectomy?

I want to find ways to help my daughter recover from her appendectomy at the end of the month. Her doctor thinks that physical therapy might be a good place to start to help her...
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Will pediatric physical therapy help my son walk on his own?

My son is 6 years old. Right now, he needs to use crutches because his left leg is weaker than his right. Will pediatric physical therapy help my son walk on his own someday?...
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How does one treat a pulled neck muscle?

My son is 10 years old, and he has had neck pain after his soccer match last week. I think he just pulled a muscle in his neck. How can we treat a pulled neck muscle at home?...
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How long does a muscle strain take to heal?

My son strained a muscle playing basketball with friends. Now, if he tries to run or anything, he gets pain in the calf. How long does a muscle strain take to heal?
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How long does a muscle strain take to heal?

My son strained a muscle playing basketball with my friends. Should I take him to physical therapy, or can this strain heal on its own?
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Why does physical therapy benefit muscular dystrophy patients?

My son has Duchenne's muscular dystrophy and his pediatrician suggested us to take him to a physical therapist, alongside taking his medications. How would physical therapy help...
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How can physical therapy benefit my son?

My son always had issues with walking, and was actually late in starting to walk. He's not as coordinated as the other kids his age. Do you think physical therapy can help him?...
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Should I consider physical therapy for my daughter?

My daughter broke her ankle while his ice skating with her friends. Now the cast is off and her ankle is like 90% healed, but she's still experiencing some pain. I honestly think...
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