Mrs. Joan Baldwin, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Mrs. Joan Baldwin

Physical Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics

5361 Gateway Centre Blvd Suite B Flint MI, 48507
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Joan Baldwin, PT, PCS, is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in Flint, MI.  Joan is a board-certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy with three decades of experience specializing in the physical treatment of children to help reduce pain, restore mobility, habilitate development,  rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function.  As a physical therapist, Joan Baldwin can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, splinting and casting, neurodevelopmental treatment, and more.  Joan Baldwin will create a treatment plan based on the child's specific contextual factors,  injury, disease, or condition and might target a particular body part or body system based on the child. 
 
Joan Baldwin is an accomplished pediatric physical therapist.  She brings decades of specialized experience dedicated to the profession and the mission of meeting the needs of children and families.   She utilizes advanced movement analysis and specialized care for children with neurological, genitipc,orthopedic, and developmental disabilities.  Her approach is rooted in the belief that each child's potential can be maximized through tailored therapeutic interventions. 
 
The integration of her expertise in standardized pediatric testing and evaluation, neuro-developmental treatment,  as well as developmental orthopedics, fosters comprehensive care that champions children's growth and independence.  She has a special interest in trauma-informed care and extensive experience treating children in hospitals.  She began her pediatric journey at Rusk Institute for Rehabiltation, Hospital For Special Surgery, and Hospital For Joint Disease in NYC  Her therapeutic practice is informed and enriched by a commitment to lifelong learning and a passion for martial arts, which adds a unique movement vocabulary to her methods.  Joan holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.  
 
She is dedicated to the profession of pediatric physical therapy and the mission of meeting the needs of the families she serves.  Movement is participating in life. 
Joan E Baldwin PT PCS
Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist

 

 

Board Certification

Orthopaedics (Physical Therapy Specialties)

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Mrs. Joan Baldwin's Expert Contributions
  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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 READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • Americal Physical Therapy Association  
  • American Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • S.T.A.N.D. The Haiti Project

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, Cerebellum, Gait and Posture, Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent, Health Care,

Mrs. Joan Baldwin's Practice location

Maxwell Therapy LLC

5361 Gateway Centre Blvd Suite B -
Flint, MI 48507
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New patients: 810-672-1134
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