Intensive physical therapy is a holistic approach for the treatment of neurological disorders like cerebral palsy, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, autism and other conditions, which affect a child’s motor and/or cognitive abilities. A structured program enhances growth and development of each individual.

Why Intensive Physical Therapy?
Research has shown that the intensive model works to promote faster progress in neurologically impaired individuals than the traditional 1-2 hours of therapy per week. Intensive therapy operates under the theory that brain development occurs when exposed to a “magic number” of repetitions. A child learning to stand up from the floor will attempt many times before mastering the skill. Children with neurological impairments need to perform such tasks with a much higher number of repetitions than in typical children. Intensive therapy enables us to expose the child to a high number of repetitions to facilitate mastery in a shorter period. Therapy sessions last from 2-4 hours, five days a week, usually for three weeks. Using this treatment method the therapist has time to address all of the goals of therapy every day, rather than having to choose one or two areas to focus on for the particular session. All intensive therapy programs are individualized to meet each child’s specific needs.

How Does Intensive Therapy Work?
The intensive physical therapy program consists of using Suit Therapy and the Universal Exercise Unit. Other modified intensive programs are also available.