Pediatric Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

in Anchorage, Alaska

Intensive Treatment Model

The 12 week intensive therapy model is gaining momentum across the world and becoming the gold standard. It has been well studied that children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders require the following for optimal outcomes and mobility:

    • Physical therapy to include high dose, frequency and intensity of specific activity training.
    • Early identification to when bracing is needed. Light Physical Therapy has an office next to Alchemy Orthotics and Prosthetics, both entities work together to foster a comprehensive rehabilitation approach.

How Do I Know If Physical Therapy is Working? 

Objective outcome measures track progress vs. natural growth and development. Specific objective outcome measures have been studied to determine if the treatment plan is working or not. This allows us to make adjustments to treatment quickly and effectively to meet your child’s goals faster. You will not wonder if the treatment is really working at Light Physical Therapy, Julie will test and re-test outcome measures showing you real objective results!

Because children reach their mobility goals faster with 12 week intensive physical therapy, they then can use their newfound strength and range of motion in their daily activities to continue strengthening and mastering more goals on their own.

When physical therapy drags on for a year there is no pressure on the therapist, parent or child to objectively reassess the plan of care to ensure therapy is being optimized by making changes to the plan to ensure the child meets their goals in a timely manner.

*Exception for post surgical candidates, depending on the surgery some may need PT longer to safely return to sports.

Health Insurance Accepted

VA Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
AETNA Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
Premera Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
Tricare Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK

Pediatric Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

in Anchorage, Alaska

Intensive Treatment Model

The 12 week intensive therapy model is gaining momentum across the world and becoming the gold standard. It has been well studied that children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders require the following for optimal outcomes and mobility:

  • Physical therapy to include high dose, frequency and intensity of specific activity training.
  • Early identification to when bracing is needed. Light Physical Therapy has an office next to Alchemy Orthotics and Prosthetics, both entities work together to foster a comprehensive rehabilitation approach.

How Do I Know If Physical Therapy is Working? 

Objective outcome measures track progress vs. natural growth and development. Specific objective outcome measures have been studied to determine if the treatment plan is working or not. This allows us to make adjustments to treatment quickly and effectively to meet your child’s goals faster. You will not wonder if the treatment is really working at Light Physical Therapy, Julie will test and re-test outcome measures showing you real objective results!

Because children reach their mobility goals faster with 12 week intensive physical therapy, they then can use their newfound strength and range of motion in their daily activities to continue strengthening and mastering more goals on their own.

When physical therapy drags on for a year there is no pressure on the therapist, parent or child to objectively reassess the plan of care to ensure therapy is being optimized by making changes to the plan to ensure the child meets their goals in a timely manner.

*Exception for post surgical candidates, depending on the surgery some may need PT longer to safely return to sports.

Health Insurance Accepted

VA Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
AETNA Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
Premera Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
Tricare Health Insurance accepted for Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK
Portrait of a Hispanic baby standing and practicing maintaining balance while playing in a children therapy center

Common diagnosis and treatment areas for pediatrics: 

Cerebral Palsy: strengthening, improving range of motion including serial casting and walking training. Working directly with the orthotist to ensure proper bracing promoting best walking biomechanics throughout life.

Torticollis: improve neck mobility and use of neglected side, decreasing flat spot on head. With quick access to an orthotist, you will reduce appointments and receive optimal coordination between therapist & orthotist allowing your child to get their helmet quicker following PT.

Developmental Delay: If your baby is not sitting by 8 months, crawling or actively using both hands by a year, or walking by 18 months, physical therapy should be sought and Light PT can help.

Pediatric Pain: back, hip, knee, ankle, foot rehabilitation. Julie works to find the root cause of pain. Julie corrects posture and faulty movement patterns in order to get children back to sports as quickly and safely as possible, preventing re-injury.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Rehab: safe progression towards return to sport. Julie will follow your doctors protocols and work closely with your surgeon to promote optimal healing.

Common diagnosis
and treatment areas
for pediatrics: 

Cerebral Palsy: strengthening, improving range of motion including serial casting and walking training. Working directly with the orthotist to ensure proper bracing promoting best walking biomechanics throughout life.

Torticollis: improve neck mobility and use of neglected side, decreasing flat spot on head. With quick access to an orthotist, you will reduce appointments and receive optimal coordination between therapist & orthotist allowing your child to get their helmet quicker following PT.

Developmental Delay: If your baby is not sitting by 8 months, crawling or actively using both hands by a year, or walking by 18 months, physical therapy should be sought and Light PT can help.

Pediatric Pain: back, hip, knee, ankle, foot rehabilitation. Julie works to find the root cause of pain. Julie corrects posture and faulty movement patterns in order to get children back to sports as quickly and safely as possible, preventing re-injury.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Rehab: safe progression towards return to sport. Julie will follow your doctors protocols and work closely with your surgeon to promote optimal healing.