Tiring quickly
Physical therapy for children who run out of energy early, sit down on walks or ask to be carried.
This care is for you if
Your child asks to be carried, or sits out of games
Legs seem tired after a short walk or a flight of stairs
They keep up for a few minutes and then slow down
Your pediatrician has looked at your child and suggested a movement check
What a visit looks like
What we do
Your therapist watches how your child walks, climbs and recovers between games, checks strength in the legs and trunk, and builds a play plan that grows the time on their feet a little at a time.
What decides how many visits
What your therapist finds, what your pediatrician has already looked at, and how your child responds to the games. Your therapist talks it through with you.
Who treats your child
A physical therapist who works with children. Your first visit is about an hour, and a parent stays in the room.
Meet the therapistsHow it is paid for
With your plan or by paying yourself. We tell you what to expect before your first visit.
How fees work
- Call 911 for trouble breathing, a seizure, a serious injury or a child who is hard to wake. Call your child's pediatrician first for a new limp, a fever with leg pain, or a skill your child had and lost.
Questions about this care
Should we see our pediatrician first?
Yes, if the tiredness is new or sudden, or comes with a fever, leg pain, or a skill your child has lost. Your pediatrician can look for other causes before a movement check.
What does the therapist look for?
How steady your child's stride is, how their legs and trunk share the work, and how long they keep a good pattern before they slow down. The therapist explains what they see in plain words.
Book a first visit
Tell us what you have noticed when you come in. Our form does not ask for it.