Therapy Services Dallas
WHO WE ARE
Our Dallas campus offers high-quality Therapy Services to our orthopedic patients in a comfortable, supportive setting. Including both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, our trained therapists use research-driven methods to work with each child to create a treatment plan and achieve goals.
Learn more about the types of therapy and rehabilitation we offer and meet our therapy experts below.
Services We Offer
- PHYSICAL THERAPY
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- MOBILITY
- SPORTS THERAPY
- INPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES
- SCOLIOSIS SPECIFIC EXERCISE
- HAND THERAPY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care and patient education.
Common diagnoses we see:
- Pediatric knee
- Amputations/prosthetics
- Toe walking
- Scoliosis and spine
- Cerebral Palsy
- Pediatric Hip
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Leg length disorders
- Spina Bifida
- Developmental and Genetic disorders
- Dallas: 214-559-7790
- Frisco: 469-515-7150
What training does a Physical Therapist receive?
How long should I expect my child to be in Physical Therapy?
When will my follow-up Physical Therapy appointments be?
I would like a Physical Therapy evaluation. What do I do?
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Our occupational therapy team can help develop the functional skills needed to participate in daily activities. Additionally, OTs can help you and your child explore adaptive devices, equipment, and techniques that may help your child achieve their maximum potential.
Our therapists work with our orthopedic, neurologic, developmental disabilities, rheumatology, and metabolic physicians and nurses to provide the highest quality care for our patients. We also work closely with other disciplines such as social work, child life, and psychology to ensure that our patients have a comprehensive care plan.
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Spinal cord injuries
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Birth defects/congenital anomalies
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Acute/traumatic injuries
- Amputations
- Fractures
- Loss of range of motion or muscle strength
- Arthritis
- Difficulty with performing skills at home, school, work or play
We provide short-term episodic care based on your child’s needs. Episodic care allows us to focus on specific, achievable goals. Our goal is to provide our patients and their caregivers with the tools they need to maximize their independence and function within the home, school, and community. We are not long-term providers; however, we love to check in on our past patients during their follow-up visits with the doctors to ensure that they are receiving adequate care.
At the initial evaluation, we will complete assessments based on your child’s needs. In addition, we will collaborate with you and your child on goals for therapy. Visit frequency is based on your child’s needs at the initial evaluation.
INPATIENT THERAPY
We will work with your child pre- and post-operatively based on your child’s needs. See the inpatient therapy page for more details
CLINIC
Our occupational therapists work in all clinical settings at Scottish Rite. We can help assess for therapy needs, surgical planning, equipment needs, specific provider-requested evaluations, and much more.
- Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Prosthetic Training
- Hand and upper extremity therapy
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THERAPY?
Should I bring anything to our appointments?
Your therapist will discuss materials to bring to appointments as it is tailored specifically for each patient. Some examples include clothing to work on dressing skills, splints for modified constraint therapy and/or adjustments.
MOBILITY
Our goal in our Mobility and Equipment Clinic is to take a family approach to care. We assess each child’s skill level and functional needs to determine what equipment is appropriate while taking into consideration the child’s environment and family dynamics.
Our Physical and Occupational Therapists that prescribe custom wheelchairs have undergone training and passed the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification, recognized by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). RESNA defines the ATP certification as a way to identify demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumers' needs and providing training in the use of the selected devices.
- The patient is seen by a qualified medical provider and a referral for an equipment evaluation is obtained.
- The patient, therapist, and a complex rehab technology vendor attends the evaluation. and collaborates as a team to determine the most appropriate piece of medical equipment necessary for the patient.
- Documentation is sent to insurance for processing.
- The therapist and vendor will work to obtain insurance approval.
- For complex rehab equipment, the delivery of equipment will be performed in the presence of a therapist to ensure proper fitting and education of any and all devices.
- Manual wheelchairs
- Power wheelchairs
- Medical strollers
- Power assist for wheelchairs
- Walkers
- Gait trainers
- Standers
- Forearm crutches
- Scooters
- Bathing and toileting
- Medical beds
- Medical car seats
- Lift systems and other transfer equipment
- Feeding devices
At Scottish Rite for Children, we provide treatment for children of all ages and with a wide variety of diagnoses. These diagnoses include, but are not limited to:
- Birth defects/congenital anomalies
- Spina Bifida
- Cerebral Palsy
- Amputations
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spinal cord injuries
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Behavioral Challenges
SPORTS THERAPY
Our sports physical therapists have extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of many sports injuries. We coordinate with all departments including our physicians and research experts to provide child-focused care to athletes. Our therapists work collaboratively with patients and families to create individualized treatment plans that address each patient’s specific needs and goals.
Some common sports-related conditions that we treat include:
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Overuse and stress-related injuries
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Growth-plate injuries
- Fractures
- Running Assessments
Please arrive on time for your visit to allow for every minute scheduled to be directed to the care of your child/adolescent. Patients should arrive at their appointment wearing clothing that allows for exercise, play, and activity. The patient should also wear comfortable but supportive sneakers with socks; no crocs or sliders allowed. Your Physical Therapist will ask you questions about changes in pain, medication, sleep, or any information that might impact participation in Physical Therapy. Be prepared to share this information and/or any other concerns with your Physical Therapist. If you need to cancel or reschedule your visit, please call: 469-515-7150
FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT SESSIONS
Our sessions last for one hour and may occur in our gym, outside on our turf or grass, or in our Hydroworx Pool room. We have a patient-viewing area that accommodates the guardians who accompany our patients. Within the plan of care, you can expect frequent check-ins with the provider to ensure there are no questions and that you feel up-to-date on the plan for the athlete.
Through our MyChart options, you can see your child’s schedule, utilize secure chat for questions you may have any time of day, and attend telehealth visits. MyChart is easily accessible and available to any Scottish Rite for Children patient by asking the patient access team to help set up your account. Access here
INPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES
DO ALL SURGERIES REQUIRE INPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES?
WHAT EQUIPMENT MIGHT I NEED AFTER SURGERY?
This is dependent on your surgery and activity restrictions.
WHY DO I NEED THERAPY SERVICES IF I JUST HAD SURGERY?
SCOLIOSIS SPECIFIC EXERCISE
- BSPTS (Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School) Schroth-based method
- SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) method
Is there a minimum age?
If I do my exercises, does this replace my need to wear my brace?
How long will I need to come for physical therapy and how often?
How do I know if SSE based method is right for my child?
The following points are helpful to consider:
- A provider at Scottish Rite has indicated this treatment may be appropriate for your child's condition
- Your child is self-motivated to perform the exercises at home and in therapy
- Your child can concentrate and follow instructions for treatment session lengths
- Your child is willing to commit to performing daily exercises for a minimum of 4-6 months
Research
- Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) may reduce curve progression, but the research is limited. Click here to learn more.
- We are researching the effectiveness of PSSE at Scottish Rite. Click here to learn more.
- WATCH VIDEO >> Physical Therapy for Scoliosis
HAND THERAPY
At Scottish Rite, our hand and upper extremity therapists specialize in treatment of pediatric injuries and diagnoses involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
We have certified hand therapists and occupational therapists specializing in hand therapy. Our hand therapists work in conjunction with our hand and orthopedic surgeons, physicians and nurses to provide the highest quality of upper extremity care for our patients.
Goals for this type of therapy may include:
- Increased range of motion
- Decreased pain
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Specific skills (e.g. bathing, dressing, eating)
- Leisure skills
- Return to sports
- Birth defects/congenital anomalies
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Acute/traumatic injuries
- Amputations
- Fractures of the upper extremity
- Sport related injuries
- Tendon and/or Nerve Injuries of the upper extremity
- Cerebral palsy
- Spinal cord injuries
- Vascular disorders
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Soft Tissue Damage
- Acute/Chronic pain in the upper extremity
- Loss of range of motion or muscle strength
- Difficulty with performing skills at home, school, work or play
- Custom splinting/orthotic fabrication
- Serial casting to improve range of motion
- Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Dry needling
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Prosthetic Training
Our Experts
At Scottish Rite for Children, our professional physical therapy and rehabilitation staff is composed of physical therapists specializing in orthopoedic and sports rehabilitation. Our goal is to provide the highest quality services to each of our patients by combining clinical knowledge from our practitioners and support from all staff members. We strive to enable each patient to function independently in work, home, or athletic activity.