Genetic Syndromes

Is Your Child Living with a Genetic Syndrome?

If your child has been diagnosed with a genetic syndrome, Physical Therapy can help! Fortunately, many of these conditions can be treated with the help of a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Heart of Texas Physical Therapy.

As stated by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), “Studies have indicated that genetic factors influence many, if not most of the diseases commonly encountered in PT practice.”

If your child has been diagnosed with a genetic syndrome, or you think he or she may have one, don’t hesitate to contact us!

How can Physical Therapy help with genetic syndromes?

Genetic syndromes can affect many parts of a child’s life, including motor skills, cognitive development, physical development, socialization, mobility, classroom success, and more.

Genetics can play a key role in a child’s developmental milestones, and if they are predisposed to a certain condition, it may be difficult to meet one or more of those milestones. In fact, the APTA also states that “Genes appear to influence not only risk for disease, but also progression, outcomes, and response to rehabilitation interventions.”

If your child has already received a genetic syndrome diagnosis, a Pediatric Physical Therapist at HOT PT will begin by conducting a thorough physical assessment to determine which developmental stage your child is at, and which areas will need the most focus.

How can I get started?

At our Waco, TX facility, our Pediatric Physical Therapists have years of experience treating a wide range of pediatric conditions.

Whether your child needs help with communicating, strengthening fine and gross motor skills, improving gait, developing more appropriate physical/mental responses to stimuli, or anything in-between, we can help.

Contact our Pediatric Physical Therapists at our Waco, TX facility today and get started on the first steps of treating your child’s conditions.