Parents should never hesitate to persist with getting care if they feel something is unusual. If a problem is found, the child most likely will be referred to a rehabilitation program. We speak with the parents about their concerns and obtain a medical history on the child before doing a more formal evaluation. During that evaluation, we observe the child's movement and check the range of motion and strength. We determine what the problems are then set goals with the family.
Therapeutic intervention includes combining services at the clinic with a home exercise program.
She regained her natural appetite by following a home program of walking outdoors daily with her family. Zwolski says that a child's success is tied integrally into how well the therapeutic activities are carried over into the child's daily home life. Usually, the more involved the parents become at home, the quicker improvement there is for the child. We've seen some very positive things happen with some of our pediatric patients, and a large part of that was due to the participation and support of the parents. They play a large role in helping their child overcome a problem.