We may not all walk the same, but we all walk together.
What is a trational therapy?
Traditional therapies are commonly occupational, physical and speech therapies that are prescribed by a physician. These therapies can take place in your home, a hospital, clinic, private therapy location or in a school environment. Each of the above mentioned therapies are specifically catered to your child's specific needs. If they are done in a school environment there will be set goals in an IEP (individual evaluation plan) or an IFSP (individual family service plan). Your child mosy likely will require an evaulation before treatment can begin in each of the areas your child needs. Make sure you check with your private insurance plan before going to get an evaluation from any place other than your school district. many insurance companies will not cover in-home or some of the private therapy locations or they may cover very limited sessions.
PT Kids - http://ptkidsmn.com/
Is your child as independent as she or he could be? Would increased exercise, balance training, or assistive equipment help? Do you need a home visit to get an exercise program started or to meet equipment needs? Do you need help accessing community resources for increased activity, exercise, and social gains? If so, give PTKids a call.
PTKids is dedicated to keeping children and adults with lifelong conditions as active and healthy as possible. Please call for a free phone consultation to see if PTKids is just what you need.
What can I do for you?
Because I am free to provide treatment where you need it, I can bridge the gap between necessary clinic and school therapy and independence in the community.
Children with Special Needs
Planning for future physical needs should be a part of every infant and child’s therapy plan.PTKids can assist the family and child in developing a lifelong routine of daily exercise or activity to maintain joint mobility and strength. In many cases exercise can be increased at appropriate times to gain functional skills for increased independence. With cerebral palsy and similar conditions, the older child and young adult is experiencing rapid growth with its associated problems of decreased ambulation and loss of functional skills. This age group also experiences an emerging sense of self with the development of personal goals that often differ from those established at a younger age. This is often a time of increased motivation for independence, activity, and socialization – goals which can be met with age appropriate activity and exercise. Strength training programs are proven to be effective in reversing decline in functional abilities and may augment the move toward independence and increased socialization. Children with disabilities need community support to meet these challenges effectively.
Parents and Care Givers
I provide a home program that is meaningful to you and your child, that will fit into your lifestyle as much as possible, and that will coordinate with school or clinic therapies. I will be available to you by phone or email if you have questions following the evaluation and if future questions or needs arise.
What services can be provided?
- Support in the use of community resources to increase the quality of life
- Lifetime fitness planning
- Family sensitive home program to maximize health and independence
- Training for Personal Care Attendants
- Assistance in evaluating equipment needs and options
- Written Letters of Medical Necessity
- Evaluations for recommendations or a second opinion
How can you afford this?
This service is intended to be short term or episodic, to get things moving positively for you and your child. It is different from medical services that are covered by insurance.
- You receive an initial free phone consultation to discuss the needs of your child and family so that you are better able to decide if this service is right for you.
- You pay only for the services requested and agreed upon, there will be no surprises.
How does payment work?
- Because there is no partnership with insurance companies there is no need for a referral;. services are available to more people. and there is more flexibility with regards to service options.
- Services are provided in the child’s home, school, or community.
- Fees are paid by check or cash on the day of service.
- A receipt for services will be provided and can be submitted by the family to the insurance company
- Please call for your free consultation and discussion of fees which are based on your location.
I am a registered physical therapist and have been specializing in pediatric care since 1976. My experience includes rehabilitation, acute care, and home care. My passion is to assist more people who have functional limitations and skill level differences to realize their potential, to embrace the concept of health and wellness for themselves, and to learn how to access community resources to reach these goals. I believe in close collaboration with other caregivers (therapists, school, physicians, chiropractors, and others).
My mission is to fill the gap in rehabilitative services by working in natural settings to help children, teens, and adults with lifelong conditions improve function, gain independence, and participate more fully in their communities. Please contact me to see how I can help.
Deb Roberts, PT
651-429-6997
Debroberts2@juno.com “You see things as they are and ask, “Why”? I dream things that never were and ask, “Why not?”
(George Bernard Shaw)
PTKids is dedicated to keeping children and adults with lifelong conditions as active and healthy as possible. Please call for a free phone consultation to see if PTKids is just what you need.
What can I do for you?
Because I am free to provide treatment where you need it, I can bridge the gap between necessary clinic and school therapy and independence in the community.
Children with Special Needs
Planning for future physical needs should be a part of every infant and child’s therapy plan.PTKids can assist the family and child in developing a lifelong routine of daily exercise or activity to maintain joint mobility and strength. In many cases exercise can be increased at appropriate times to gain functional skills for increased independence. With cerebral palsy and similar conditions, the older child and young adult is experiencing rapid growth with its associated problems of decreased ambulation and loss of functional skills. This age group also experiences an emerging sense of self with the development of personal goals that often differ from those established at a younger age. This is often a time of increased motivation for independence, activity, and socialization – goals which can be met with age appropriate activity and exercise. Strength training programs are proven to be effective in reversing decline in functional abilities and may augment the move toward independence and increased socialization. Children with disabilities need community support to meet these challenges effectively.
Parents and Care Givers
I provide a home program that is meaningful to you and your child, that will fit into your lifestyle as much as possible, and that will coordinate with school or clinic therapies. I will be available to you by phone or email if you have questions following the evaluation and if future questions or needs arise.
What services can be provided?
- Support in the use of community resources to increase the quality of life
- Lifetime fitness planning
- Family sensitive home program to maximize health and independence
- Training for Personal Care Attendants
- Assistance in evaluating equipment needs and options
- Written Letters of Medical Necessity
- Evaluations for recommendations or a second opinion
How can you afford this?
This service is intended to be short term or episodic, to get things moving positively for you and your child. It is different from medical services that are covered by insurance.
- You receive an initial free phone consultation to discuss the needs of your child and family so that you are better able to decide if this service is right for you.
- You pay only for the services requested and agreed upon, there will be no surprises.
How does payment work?
- Because there is no partnership with insurance companies there is no need for a referral;. services are available to more people. and there is more flexibility with regards to service options.
- Services are provided in the child’s home, school, or community.
- Fees are paid by check or cash on the day of service.
- A receipt for services will be provided and can be submitted by the family to the insurance company
- Please call for your free consultation and discussion of fees which are based on your location.
I am a registered physical therapist and have been specializing in pediatric care since 1976. My experience includes rehabilitation, acute care, and home care. My passion is to assist more people who have functional limitations and skill level differences to realize their potential, to embrace the concept of health and wellness for themselves, and to learn how to access community resources to reach these goals. I believe in close collaboration with other caregivers (therapists, school, physicians, chiropractors, and others).
My mission is to fill the gap in rehabilitative services by working in natural settings to help children, teens, and adults with lifelong conditions improve function, gain independence, and participate more fully in their communities. Please contact me to see how I can help.
Deb Roberts, PT
651-429-6997
Debroberts2@juno.com “You see things as they are and ask, “Why”? I dream things that never were and ask, “Why not?”
(George Bernard Shaw)
TheraSuit Method
Emily in the TheraSuit
Here is some information on a great intensive therapy that is designed specifically for people/children with Cerebral Palsy:
TheraSuit Method® was created by Izabela and Richard Koscielny (Physical Therapists and parents of a daughter with Cerebral Palsy). It is a very holistic approach to treatment for those afflicted with neurological disorders like Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. It combines the best elements of various techniques and methods, and has a sound rationale based on physiology of exercises. The key element is a strengthening program established for the participant based on his/her individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. Increased strength reflects in daily functional activities that usually follow or are combined with the strengthening exercises. TheraSuit Method® is based on an intensive and specific exercise program. Elimination of pathological reflexes and establishing new, correct, and functional patterns of movements is of significant importance. TheraSuit Method® utilizes various tools and exercises. One of them is the soft dynamic proprioceptive orthosis called TheraSuit®. TheraSuit® aligns the body as close to normal as possible. Reestablishing the correct postural alignment plays a crucial role in normalizing muscle tone, sensory and vestibular function. Universal Exercise Unit is used to train one the abilities to isolate the desired movements and strengthen the muscle groups responsible for that movement. Universal Exercise Unit allows to gain range of motion, muscle and joint flexibility, as well as functional skills. TheraSuit Method® is a structured program that enhances growth and development of each individual. (Taken directly from http://www.suittherapy.com/index.htm)
We have done two separate TheraSuit intensive therapy sessions with our daughter Emily. The first time she did an intensive she was only 18 months old, so she did not wear the complete TheraSuit and her session were only two hours long instead of three hours. We saw a huge improvement in Emily head control, trunk stability, and her eyes seems to improve in how they looked at things.
The second time we did the TheraSuit intensive with Emily was when she was 3 1/2 years old and we did it in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This made for very long days for Emily, but the results were well worth it! Emily gained a tremendous amount of strength throughout her body, her head control continued to improve and her stamina improved as well. You could also tell how proud Emily was of her self and everything she accomplished each session. This is a therapy that I highly recommend looking into to give your child a kick start in gross motor development.
There are only a few places in the Twin Cities are that I am familiar with that offer this therapy:
Special Children's Center in Hudson, WI - http://www.specialchildrencenter.com/
Courage Center in Burnsville, MN - http://www.couragecenter.org/
TheraSuit Method® was created by Izabela and Richard Koscielny (Physical Therapists and parents of a daughter with Cerebral Palsy). It is a very holistic approach to treatment for those afflicted with neurological disorders like Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. It combines the best elements of various techniques and methods, and has a sound rationale based on physiology of exercises. The key element is a strengthening program established for the participant based on his/her individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. Increased strength reflects in daily functional activities that usually follow or are combined with the strengthening exercises. TheraSuit Method® is based on an intensive and specific exercise program. Elimination of pathological reflexes and establishing new, correct, and functional patterns of movements is of significant importance. TheraSuit Method® utilizes various tools and exercises. One of them is the soft dynamic proprioceptive orthosis called TheraSuit®. TheraSuit® aligns the body as close to normal as possible. Reestablishing the correct postural alignment plays a crucial role in normalizing muscle tone, sensory and vestibular function. Universal Exercise Unit is used to train one the abilities to isolate the desired movements and strengthen the muscle groups responsible for that movement. Universal Exercise Unit allows to gain range of motion, muscle and joint flexibility, as well as functional skills. TheraSuit Method® is a structured program that enhances growth and development of each individual. (Taken directly from http://www.suittherapy.com/index.htm)
We have done two separate TheraSuit intensive therapy sessions with our daughter Emily. The first time she did an intensive she was only 18 months old, so she did not wear the complete TheraSuit and her session were only two hours long instead of three hours. We saw a huge improvement in Emily head control, trunk stability, and her eyes seems to improve in how they looked at things.
The second time we did the TheraSuit intensive with Emily was when she was 3 1/2 years old and we did it in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This made for very long days for Emily, but the results were well worth it! Emily gained a tremendous amount of strength throughout her body, her head control continued to improve and her stamina improved as well. You could also tell how proud Emily was of her self and everything she accomplished each session. This is a therapy that I highly recommend looking into to give your child a kick start in gross motor development.
There are only a few places in the Twin Cities are that I am familiar with that offer this therapy:
Special Children's Center in Hudson, WI - http://www.specialchildrencenter.com/
Courage Center in Burnsville, MN - http://www.couragecenter.org/
