Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop the movement skills they need for everyday life. Early mobility is very important because it builds the foundation for independence, confidence, and participation at home, school, and in the community. At Mustard Seeds Therapy, we provide physical therapy services designed to support children of all abilities. Our therapists use child-centered, play-based strategies that make movement fun and meaningful while targeting gross motor skills like walking, balance, strength, and coordination. Through engaging activities, we help children move with greater ease, explore their environment, and reach their fullest potential.

Common Gross Motor & Physical Challenges We Address

Physical Therapy in Nevada for Daily Living Skills

Delayed milestones (sitting, crawling, walking)
Balance and coordination issues
Toe-walking & gait abnormalities
Strength, flexibility, and endurance challenges
Torticollis & plagiocephaly in infants

Our Therapy Formats

In-Clinic Pediatric PT

Children receive therapy in a structured clinic setting with access to specialized equipment, child-friendly spaces, and direct therapist support. This format allows for focused skill-building, real-time feedback, and interactive play activities designed to improve balance, strength, coordination, and mobility.

In-Home Pediatric PT

Children receive pediatric physical therapy at home, focusing on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and mobility. Therapists guide exercises during daily routines and provide parent coaching in pediatric PT to support progress in real-life settings.

Telehealth / Virtual PT

Children get pediatric physical therapy online through secure video sessions. Therapists guide exercises for gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and mobility, while parents receive coaching in pediatric PT to support practice at home.

Parent & Caregiver Training

Parents and caregivers learn strategies to support child physical therapy at home. Training focuses on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and mobility, helping children practise exercises safely and build independence in daily routines.

Age Groups We Support

Infants (birth – 12 months) – torticollis, plagiocephaly, gross motor delays

Toddlers (1–3 years) – walking, running, jumping, climbing

Preschoolers – balance, coordination, early play & sports skills

School-age children – advanced motor skills, rehab, sports readiness

Evidence-Based Pediatric Physical Therapy Approaches

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) - This approach helps children with gross motor delays, cerebral palsy, or developmental coordination difficulties improve posture, movement, balance, and functional skills through guided, hands-on exercises.
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)- This therapy helps children who favour one side of the body due to neurological conditions or cerebral palsy. It improves arm and hand strength, coordination, and functional use through targeted, focused exercises.
Strength & conditioning programs for kids- These programs help children improve muscle strength, balance, coordination, and overall mobility. Exercises are tailored for pediatric physical therapy needs, supporting growth, confidence, and everyday movement skills.

Sensory-motor integration therapy - This therapy helps children process sensory input while improving balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. It supports children with developmental delays or sensory challenges to move confidently in daily activities.
Treadmill training / gait training systems - This approach helps children improve walking, balance, and mobility. Using guided treadmill or gait training systems, therapists support pediatric physical therapy goals for stronger legs, better coordination, and safer movement.
Aquatic therapy (if applicable) - This therapy uses water to help children improve strength, balance, coordination, and mobility safely. It supports children with gross motor delays, neurological or orthopedic conditions, making movement easier and more enjoyable.
Functional play-based exercises - These exercises help children improve gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and mobility through fun, engaging activities. They make pediatric physical therapy enjoyable while supporting daily movement and independence.