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The mission of BreakThrough Pediatric Therapy is that all children, regardless of ability or background, have unlimited opportunities to grow and develop into unique individuals.

Pediatric physical therapy at BreakThrough PT can address injuries, help kids reach developmental milestones, or improve sports performance. Many injuries like fractures or joint problems can look similar in a child to the way they present in an adult, but some injuries are more likely to happen to children as they grow and change. For instance, physical therapy can be a good choice to address adolescent issues like growing pains, developmental disabilities and sports injuries. For any childhood complaint, physical therapy is good first step on the road to pain free participation. We can determine with great accuracy when it is safe for your child to return to their sport or activity.

What is a Pediatric Physical Therapist?

Although kids may seem indestructible, they get injured just like adults. But since they are still developing, injuries that happen in childhood can have long term effects if they aren’t treated correctly. Children are resilient, but sometimes need help to move their recovery along… that is where our BreakThrough pediatric physical therapists come in. We are trained to help your kids recover in a way that allows them to thrive and build healthy movement patterns that they will carry with them throughout their lives!

What Treatments Are Offered in Pediatric Physical Therapy?

While physical therapists treating adults usually focus on recovering from an injury or surgery, pediatric physical therapists prioritize optimizing your child’s growth and development. This can take the form of strengthening, stretching, motor control activities, and sports specific training, depending on the patient’s unique abilities and needs. Its critically important in pediatric physical therapy to understand development, and the many ways that children’s muscles, bones, and ligaments are a little bit different than adults. Our therapists a BreakThrough PT know how to taylor their therapy sessions to keep their patients engaged and excited about coming to therapy.

See Specialists in Pediatrics at BreakThrough Physical Therapy

BreakThrough PT is a great place to start if you are looking for pediatric physical therapy services in North Carolina. Our pediatric specialists are excited to help our younger patients get back to keeping up with their peers on the playground or sports field, and can even help optimize their skillset with sport-specific training. As movement experts, our physical therapists understand all of the intricate muscle and joint actions that add up to produce elite performance and can help your child develop a competitive edge, no matter what their passion is! Come visit us today in Raleigh-Durham, Fayetteville & other surrounding North Carolina cities to develop a plan and get started achieving your child’s goals!

Occupational therapy may include:

  • Fine and Gross Motor Coordination and Strengthening
  • Turn-taking and social activities that require organization of materials and oneself
  • Self-care activities such as dressing, eating/feeding
  • Visual tasks, including hand-eye coordination and the use of visual perceptual skills
  • Sensory Integration
  • Activities found in the daily life of a school student, such as problem solving, hand writing and following directions.

Conditions We Treat:

  • Abnormal muscle tone
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders/PDD
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Coordination Difficulties
  • Developmental delay
  • Downs Syndrome
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Sensory Integration/ Modulation Disorders
  • Torticollis
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The BreakThrough Difference

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Pediatrics Treatment Locations

Cameron, North Carolina Physical Therapy

1562 NC 24-87
Cameron, NC 28326
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Cary – Amberly Physical Therapy

730 Slash Pine Drive
Cary, NC 27519
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Cary – Pediatrics

981 High House Road
Suite 100
Cary, NC 27513
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Fort Lawn, SC Physical Therapy

5554 Main St
Fort Lawn, SC 29714
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Indian Land, SC Physical Therapy

7580 Charlotte Hwy.
Ste. 1100
Indian Land, SC 29707
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Waxhaw Physical Therapy

2514 Cuthbertson Rd
Suite D
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Raleigh East Physical Therapy

7540 Ramble Way
Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27616
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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People in Raleigh-Durham, Fayetteville & Surrounding North Carolina Cities Trust BreakThrough

Hear from patients that reclaimed their lives.

Working with Pierce and the team at Breakthrough Sports Performance has been a major help to our at Athletes at Liberty Soccer Academy. Their knowledge and professionalism is top class.

5 stars

Andrew Bradham

Wonderful staff, very helpful, competent and professional. They listen to what I say and are working with me to meet my goal.

5 stars

Barbara E.

BreakThrough PT Patient

I started working with Breakthrough Sports Performance to help with my back. I was unable to play two rounds in a row but after participating in the golf fitness class I can now play as often as I can without pain. The simple process of a physical assessment, swing assessment and KVest evaluation narrowed down the root cause of the injury and through exercises and drills we were able to fix it.

5 stars

Brian

After just 4 visits...I feel like a brand new person. Before, I could barely walk for 15 minutes without my back screaming in pain. Now I'm zooming through therapy and going on walks at home.

5 stars

Christy F.

BreakThrough PT Patient

I couldn't have wished for a better place to go for my knee replacement therapy! They know what they are doing to get you back in the swing of things so you can go on with your life!

5 stars

Gene O.

BreakThrough PT Patient

Amazing service. They have gone out of their way to call and follow up with me while doing my at-home exercises. Highly recommend.

5 stars

Josh F.

BreakThrough PT Patient

Coach Pierce has been a great asset to our program. His understanding of building the athlete from a fundamental level is of huge benefit to our athletes. Every athlete feels like they are getting the most out of each training session to improve their individual events.

5 stars

Lorin Collins

I discovered Breakthrough Sports Performance due to an ankle injury. They were able to see within the first 24 hours which greatly improved my recovery time. They provided me with the right physical therapy and treatment needed to get me back on the court faster. Because of the knowledgeable coaches/trainers, and the excellent facilities, I have continued going to Breakthrough Sports Performance to workout, and I feel like I am stronger than I was before my ankle injury!

5 stars

Karsen Corbett

We rate BreakThrough Physical Therapy a 10; we are extremely happy! After having received excellent PT in the past, we had no doubt this was the only place we would trust with our son's recovery. The warm, welcoming environment makes it a comfortable place to receive therapy. This puts him at ease allowing for the most effective treatment. Thank you!

5 stars

Mary Y.

BreakThrough PT Patient

BreakThrough Sports Performance has been a tremendous help in the development of the ACS U13 Girls Volleyball team. Just a few short weeks of training you can clearly see the positive impact it has had on their bodies and their approach to the importance of training!

5 stars

Scott Shepard

My husband was skeptical of my choice to use physical therapy to treat my back pain instead of medications. After seeing my results from working with the BreakThrough Physical Therapy team, my husband is a believer now too.

5 stars

Tiffany B.

BreakThrough PT Patient

Thank you so much! I love you guys and the care I received!

5 stars

Zoe

BreakThrough PT Patient
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