Pelvic Floor Intervention (Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction or PVD) or (Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction Program)

-The pediatric pelvic floor program is also known as Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction (PVD), and the Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction Program.

Typically developing children–ages 4 and older–that were previously potty trained who have constipation, bladder infections, daytime and nighttime bowel or bladder accidents Or Children with disabilities that are not potty trained and have at least one of the following Conditions may benefit from the program:

-Constipation

-Chronic retention (withholding of stool) due to fear of/painful bowel movements

-Repeated bladder infections (UTIs)

-Kidney damage related to bladder function

-Encopresis

-Fecal incontinence

-Anal stenosis

-Dyschezia

**Children with cognitive challenges need to have at least a 4-5-year-old cognitive level to benefit from this program. They are retraining their own muscles what to do based on computer feedback.*

Theratogs Fitting (Certified) -Fitting of orthotic undergarments to help children with sensorimotor dysfunction to improve postural alignment and stability, movement skills, joint stability, and prolonged muscle stretch.  Theratogs may help children with the following concerns:

-Spinal Kyphosis

-Lumbar Lordosis

-Hypotonia

-Hip joint malalignments

-Shoulder joint malalignments

-Prevention of extremity deformities

Kinesiotaping (Certified)-Kinesiotape is an elastic adhesive tape, used to support and facilitate functional movement of a compromised body segment.  Our therapists use kinesiotape to positively affect muscle tone, correct movement patterns, improve pain, and improve posture.  Children who benefit from kinesiotaping may see improvements with self-help, gross motor, fine motor, oral motor skills, improved body awareness/coordination, joint stability, reduction in fatigue when using muscle segments, and decreased pain and inflammation.  Common conditions kinesiotaping has benefitted include but are not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, and Down Syndrome.

Neuro Developmental Therapy (NDT)– Advanced training that allows our therapists to assess and treat children with neuro-motor concerns.  It utilizes a hands-on treatment approach called facilitation to assist individuals with limited neuro-motor movement patterns to develop and maintain normal and typical movement.  Repeated experience performing correct movement patterns allows children with cerebral palsy, brain injury, and Down syndrome (to name a few) to develop correct and improved motor movement and complete functional tasks with increased success.