--- title: 10 Things You Didn’t Know A Pediatric PT Can Help With description: In honor of October being Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to share a list of things that you may not realize a pediatric physical therapist can help your child with. If any of these resonate with you, call your local pediatric physical therapist to ask questions. Happy Physical Therapy Month! 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If any of these resonate with you, call your local pediatric physical therapist to ask questions. Happy Physical Therapy Month! 1. **Yes we work with BABIES!** Pediatric PT treats newborns for things like [torticollis, plagiocephaly](https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Torticollis-and-Plagiocephaly-2.pdf), and [delayed achievement of milestones](https://starfishtherapies.com/2010/12/28/gross-motor-development-vs-fine-motor-development/). 2. **Yes we facilitate BREASTFEEDING!** Pediatric PT can help you and your baby with the [following things](https://blog.dinopt.com/pediatric-physical-therapy-and-breastfeeding/): positioning, range of motion and mobility for access (latching), relaxation, and proper trunk and pelvic stability. 3. **Yes we support POSTURE and ERGONOMICS!** Pediatric PT can analyze and teach both you ([lifting safety](https://starfishtherapies.com/2014/10/17/posture-tips-for-parents-and-caregivers/)) and your child (posture, [backpacks](https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Backpack-Fitting-Guide.pdf), [handwriting](https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2016/01/20/gross-motor-skills-and-handwriting-3/), and more). 4. **Yes we address challenges related to TOILETING and BEDWETTING!** Pediatric PT works with your child to strengthen the [pelvic floor](https://www.pelvicpainrehab.com/uncategorized/1952/voiding-problems-in-children-pelvic-floor-pt-can-help/), develop routines, and educate in all areas that affect toileting. 5. **Yes we provide NUTRITION SCREENING!** Pediatric PT does [nutritional](https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/12%20Role%20and%20Scope%20in%20Fitness%20Health%20Promo.pdf) screening to [promote health and wellness](https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Nutrition-Guide-For-Kids.pdf), address obesity, and enhance rehabilitation. 6. **Yes we address CONCUSSIONS!** Pediatric PT performs pre- and post-[concussion](https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/17%20Concussion%20in%20Pediatric%20Population.pdf) screens including subsequent [vestibular](https://starfishtherapies.com/2017/03/19/what-is-the-vestibular-system/) rehabilitation. 7. **Yes we analyze FOOTWEAR!** Pediatric PT assesses proper fit and function of shoes for sports, everyday use, and even picking out their [first pair](https://blog.dinopt.com/shoe-recommendations-for-children/). 8. **Yes we facilitate development of COORDINATED PLAY SKILLS!** Pediatric PT helps your child keep up with their peers by working on body awareness and coordination for skills such as [bike riding](https://starfishtherapies.com/2017/03/26/free-wheelin-what-does-your-child-need-to-learn-to-ride-a-bike/), [monkey bars](https://starfishtherapies.com/2017/03/05/monkey-bars/), skipping, jumping jacks, and more. 9. **Yes we support YOUTH ATHLETES!** Pediatric PT not only treats injuries but [prevents](https://starfishtherapies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Injury-Prevention-Handout.pdf) them through running and movement analyses, and performance enhancement training. 10. **Yes we perform GROSS MOTOR CHECK-UPS!** Pediatric PT helps ensure your child is on track with their gross motor skills by recommending annual check-ups just like you go to the dentist every 6 months. 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