Christine Egan Physical Therapy
Christine Egan
Pediatric Physical Therapy
The intent of our work is to facilitate the highest level of physical function and motor competence contributing to the greatest possible quality of life for an individual with special needs. The focus of our pediatric physical therapy treatments involves creating a trusting relationship where the client feels free to experience new and challenging sensori-motor activities in a safe environment. Christine and her therapists have an eclectic treatment approach that combines the principles of NDT, manual therapies, orthotics, Galileo WBV, Pilates, Cage therapy, biofeedback and a variety of alternative and traditional methods for common diagnoses, such as torticollis, GM delays, toe walking, hypotonia and genetic disorder.
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Watch this Introduction to our Practice:
Our Clients:
Ours clients vary in age from a few weeks of age to early twenties. Christine Egan Physical Therapy treats a wide spectrum of disabilities from very mild impairment to severe and multiple handicapping conditions. In the mild group, consultation, short term treatment and orthotic devices might be a standard course of therapy. More involved clients may benefit from weekly therapy, positioning and adaptive equipment, daily home exercise programs. In all cases she is focused on maximizing the client’s potential for functional movement.
Pilates Applications for Children:
Christine Egan is featured in a webinar hosted by Handspring Press, publisher of the upcoming book Pilates Applications for Health Conditions, in which she is contributing a chapter on applying Pilates for children and adolescents. watch the video
Testimonials:
Read about our Local Heroes:
Christine’s Local Heroes tell the story of how early intervention can impact your child’s future.
Common Diagnoses
Torticollis | Plegiocephaly | Gross Motor Delay | Hypotonia Balance and Coordination Disorders | Genetic Disorders | Down Syndrome | Gait Deviations | Clubfoot | Autism | Cerebral Palsy | HIE Developmental Issues | Orthopedic Disorders | Scoliosis | Postural Issues | Pediatric Foot and Ankle Disorders
Consultations
Sometimes a parent just needs a single evaluation of their child’s condition. We specialize in one-of-a-kind consultations.
