Pediatric Physical Therapy
Waukesha, WI
Bodywork and physical therapy for infants birth to walking
Early intervention can make a difference in your baby's development. At Foundation Physical Therapy we provide a variety of interventions to help infants birth to walking reach their milestones and feel their best.
Infant conditions we treat:
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Torticollis
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Head position preference
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Flat spot on the head
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Plagiocephaly
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Gross motor delay
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Delayed crawling or rolling
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Tummy time resistance
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Body tension
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Colic
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Stiff muscles
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Latch issues
Early intervention for most conditions brings about the most effective change. Specifically for torticollis and head shape changes, these issues are best addressed early within the first months of life.
Infant physical therapy FAQ
Do you do craniosacral therapy for babies?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: It's not the only bodywork method used at our clinic. The manual therapy used is a blend of Baby Jaws, Vaughn Approach, craniosacral therapy, and traditional physical therapy stretches and muscular facilitation techniques. We choose what is needed in the moment to help your baby best.
How long does it take to fix torticollis?
This is depends on how young your baby is and what is causing the torticollis. Typically when treatment is started in the first couple months of life, torticollis can be resolved quickly. Treatment for torticollis tends to take longer in older babies because they develop movement habits as they become more independent. Habits are more challenging to change.
Can bodywork help with latching and nursing?
Yes, bodywork can help infants with latching and nursing challenges by addressing tension that may be preventing baby from nursing successfully. As a physical therapy clinic, we cannot offer "feeding therapy" however, so it highly recommend that if your baby is struggling with latching and nursing that you are also under the care of a skilled lactation consultant.
Advanced training in pediatric bodywork
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Dr. Sabrina has completed advanced training in the Vaughn Approach to Pediatric Bodywork — a highly respected method that focuses on gentle, specific hands-on techniques to support nervous system regulation, movement development, and feeding or tension-related challenges in babies.
