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Pediatric Physical Therapy in Spain

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Spain performing Pediatric Physical Therapy.
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Sant Joan de Déu-Barcelona Children’s Hospital

The Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Department seeks to prevent, diagnose and treat disability in children and adolescents. Our team is made up of various rehabilitation specialists, and we engage in coordinated efforts and simultaneous multidisciplinary collaboration with experts.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Barcelona Children’s Hospital

Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Quirón Madrid

Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud

Quirón has an internationally prestigious medical staff, the largest in the sector, and is also the principal hospital network in terms of patient numbers and care facility area. The group administers 47 healthcare centers, more than 4.000 hospital beds and 8.000 doctors

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Grupo Quirónsalud

Hospital Ruber Internacional

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences consists of four research groups, each contributing to the scientific knowledge in specific rehabilitation areas.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Ruber Internacional

Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe

Rehabilitation Department is to enable patients to achieve full mobility and resume their lifestyle as quickly as possible.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

Hospital General de Catalunya

With the guidance of the hospital's highly skilled rehabilitation team, we will help you on the road to recovery and an independent lifestyle.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital General de Catalunya

Hospital Clínic Costa Brava

Hospital Clínic Costa Brava is a modern medical facility with over 250 medical specialists, offering medical, surgical, aesthetic, cosmetic and rehabilitation treatments in the relaxing tourism town of Palamos, Costa Brava.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at Hospital Clínic Costa Brava

HM Hospitales

HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy is available at HM Hospitales

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About Pediatric Physical Therapy

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is pediatric physical therapy?

It is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on diagnosing treating and managing physical impairments in infants, children, and adolescents.


What are the benefits of pediatric physical therapy?
  • Pediatric physical therapists normally work with children to help them reach their potential in independently functioning.
  • They involve the family in the child’s care so as to promote participation in school, community, and home activities.
  • They apply clinical reasoning in diagnosing and treating your child.
  • They promote the overall well being of your child through various support programs
  • They consult with the family, medical, developmental and rehabilitation specialists
  • They facilitate motor development and function to enable the child has functional independence
  • They ease the challenges of daily caregiving
  • They improve the strength and endurance of the child

How is pediatric physical therapy different from regular physical therapy?

Pediatric physical therapy deals with treatment issues about children. The doctors have special skills and training in how to communicate and interact with the young ones. Pediatric physical therapists incorporate knowledge from several disciplines such as orthopedic, neurological and developmental.

Children often do not understand why they need the physical therapy. Family involvement and trained pediatric physical therapists smooth out the process and make the healing process as fun and interactive as possible.

Pediatric physical therapy focuses on improving lower extremity function, core stability, and motor ability. Because every child is different, the pediatric physical therapists create tailored programs which are based on prior evaluation and practices based on evidence.


The medical team includes:
  • Pediatricians
  • Pediatric Physiatrist
  • Pediatric Physical Therapist
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Other resource staff includes:
    • Pediatric Neurosurgeon
    • Pediatric Dentist
    • Pediatric Plastic Surgeon
    • Pediatric Neurologist
    • Pediatric Ophthalmologist
    • Pediatric Urologist
    • Pediatric Occupational Therapist
    • Genetic Counseling
    • School Liaison Nutritionist
    • Pediatric Speech Therapist
    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Psychoeducational Specialist
    • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners
    • Nursing and in home care
    • Social and case workers
    • Vocational Rehab Counselor

    Conditions treated by pediatric physical therapists include:
    • Delayed development
    • Genetic conditions
    • Plagiocephaly and/or torticollis
    • Balance and coordination disorders
    • Sports injuries
    • Lower extremity or post-trauma surgery
    • Hip disorders such as hip dysplasia
    • Neurological impairments related to conditions such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta

    Pediatric physical therapy treatments include:
    • Plyometrics: These are exercises which involve short and energetic movements that aim to increase speed and strength
    • Kinesiotaping: This aims at reeducating the neuromuscular system, minimizing pain, reducing edema, prevention of injury, improvement of circulation and healing and optimizing performance.
    • Theratog: This is a garment system which focuses on alignment guidance outside of typical therapy sessions gentle and progressive muscle support.

    Neurodevelopmental Treatment
    • Motor control and learning
    • Electrical Stimulation
    • Gait training
    • Supported weight bearing
    • Strengthening and neuromuscular re-education
    • Aquatic therapy
    • Manual therapy

    The family’s role

    The parents and family have an important role to play in their child’s growth and development. The pediatric physical therapist works with the family to implement a tailored program to help the child with their impairments. This includes:

    • Adapting toys for playtime
    • Developing daily activities and routines
    • Using equipment effectively with the child
    • Helping the child transition from early childhood to school

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