Pediatric PT (Daphne)
When kids struggle with movement, balance, coordination, or motor skills, it can affect confidence and participation at home, school, and play. Pediatric physical therapy helps children build strength, stability, and movement skills in a way that feels safe, positive, and encouraging.
Pediatric physical therapy services are offered at our Daphne location. We work with families to create a plan that supports your child’s development and helps them feel more capable in everyday activities.
What Pediatric Therapy Is (and Isn’t)
Pediatric PT is often described as “play with a purpose.” Sessions may include games and fun activities, but every activity is chosen for a reason—to build skills like coordination, balance, strength, endurance, and movement confidence.
Our goal is to help your child move more efficiently and comfortably, and to support independence and participation in daily life.
Why We Offer Pediatric Therapy at Eastern Shore PT
Every child is different, so we build therapy around your child’s needs, age, and goals. Common items we treat include developmental delay, torticollis, toe walking, and other orthopedic conditions.
A Child-Friendly Evaluation
We look at movement patterns, strength, balance, coordination, and age-appropriate skills.
Confidence that Carries Over
We focus on skills to help kids participate more comfortably in everyday life—not just in the clinic.
Goal- and Play-Based Sessions
Activities are engaging for kids while building functional progress.
Family Education & Home Strategies
You’ll leave with clear, doable ideas to help support progress at home.
Support for Motor Development
Pediatric PT supports gross motor development and movement milestones as appropriate.
What to Expect
Your first visit typically includes:
Conversation about concerns, history, and goals
Observation of how your child moves and plays
Simple skill-based activities (appropriate for age)
A clear plan and recommended next steps
Ongoing visits may include:
Balance, coordination, and strength activities
Mobility and flexibility work (as needed)
Functional practice (running, jumping, stairs, playground skills, etc.)
Progress updates and goal check-ins
What Pediatric PT Can Help With
Pediatric PT may help children who have challenges with:
Balance and coordination
Strength and endurance
Gross motor delays (movement milestones)
Difficulty with running, jumping, hopping, or playground skills
Posture or movement pattern concerns
Recovery after injury (once cleared)
Confidence with movement and physical activity
If you’re not sure whether PT is the right fit, we’re happy to talk through your concerns and help guide next steps.
A Note for Parents & Caregivers
Parents and caregivers are an important part of the process. We’ll keep communication clear and simple, celebrate progress along the way, and give you strategies you can use between visits. That consistency is often what helps progress stick long-term.
Ready to get started?
Request an appointment today at one of our convenient locations in Daphne or Bay Minette.
DAPHNE CLINIC
6475 Van Buren St.
Daphne, AL 36526
Phone: 251-626-9052
Fax: 251-626-5384
Email: daphne@easternshore-pt.com
Monday: 8am – 5pm
Tuesday: By Appointment Only
Wednesday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday, Sunday: Closed
BAY MINETTE CLINIC
618 McMeans Ave.
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: 251-937-4700
Fax: 251-937-4708
Email: bayminette@easternshore-pt.com
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: By Appointment Only
Saturday, Sunday: Closed
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
These are wonderful, loving, caring people to be around. It’s never a dull moment with them…
—Alberta Williams