Pediatric Therapy

The pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at Saint Francis Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient therapies for kids in and around Tulsa, OK.

Our program concentrates on the early detection and treatment of a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired diseases and disorders in infants, children and adolescents. Our pediatric physical therapists help improve the speech, motor skills, language and strength of each child to maximize their potential for development.

To learn more about how pediatric physical rehab may help your child, talk to your pediatrician or contact the pediatric therapy department at 918-494-1761.

Common Conditions Treated

Saint Francis Children's Hospital therapists care for children and adolescents dealing with many acute and chronic conditions. The more common diagnoses include:

  • Cleft lip/palate
  • Orthopedic injuries
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Cancer
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Torticollis
  • Developmental delays
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spina bifida
  • Down syndrome

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapists work to help kids gain mobility after injuries, from pre-existing conditions and from problems caused by illness. They use different techniques and tools to help kids live as normal a life as possible. Common services provided by the pediatric physical therapists at Saint Francis include:

  • Balance and coordination
  • Gait training - Lite Gait
  • Orthotics
  • Evaluations for wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
  • Amtryke
  • Kinesio taping
  • Infant massage

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Pediatric occupational therapists help kids learn how to carry out everyday tasks. They use a variety of approaches to address organization, physical coordination and planning skills. Common services provided by the pediatric occupational therapists at Saint Francis include:

  • Integrated Listening Systems (iLs)
  • Handwriting Without Tears
  • Sensory processing
  • Fine motor and visual motor skills
  • Self-care and social skills

Pediatric Speech Therapy

Pediatric speech therapists work with kids to help them overcome communication challenges and oral motor concerns. Common services provided by the pediatric speech therapists at Saint Francis include:

  • VitalStim
  • Alternative and augmentative communication
  • Feeding and swallowing
  • Language and articulation

Learn More About Pediatric Physical Medicine at Saint Francis

To learn more about how pediatric physical rehabilitation may help your child, talk to your pediatrician or contact the Pediatric Therapy Department at 918-494-1761. Inpatient and outpatient services are available.

Pediatric physical rehab is located in Saint Francis Children's Hospital on Level B - however, the easiest way to get to us is through Heart Hospital entrance.

  1. Enter the campus from Yale Avenue at Saint Francis Drive.
  2. Turn left at the top of the hill, then right toward the P2 parking lot.
  3. Park in P2 and enter under the Heart Hospital sign. You will be on level A.
  4. Take the elevators or stairs to Level B and enter the hospital hallway
  5. Pediatric therapy is three doors down on the left side