Services
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Physical
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Speech
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Occupational
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Sensory Integration Therapy
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Hippotherapy
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Our dynamic multi-disciplinary team of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, is dedicated to providing quality interprofessional services in a family-oriented facility. All therapies include in-depth evaluations and individual treatment plans where functional goals and outcomes are determined. Increased independence and quality of life is our ultimate goal for those we serve. Kenai Kids Therapy treatment rooms and innovative equipment are designed to create fun activities for the patient. Our therapists draw upon extensive training and skill to provide challenging therapeutic activities aimed at advancing abilities and skill levels.
Pediatric Conditions contributing to Developmental Delays & Motor Performance Impairments
Arthrogryposis
Ataxia
Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Diseases
Cerebral Palsy
Comorbidities
Congenital Conditions
Down Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Substance Exposure
Genetic Disorders
Low Tone / High Tone
Orthopedic Injuries
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly / Scaphocephaly
Prematurity
Scoliosis
Seizure Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder
Spina Bifida
And More!
Physical Therapy
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Our Physical Therapists assist children ages 0-18 reach developmental gross motor milestones, normalize movement patterns and rehab from sports injuries or surgeries. Our physical therapists work with each patient on individualized activities designed to help them grow stronger, independent, and more efficient. A physical therapy session may look like play to a casual observer, however all treatments aim to improve the patient’s motor performance. Stretching, strengthening, balance and coordination training are just a few ways we assist our patients in becoming more confident in their physical abilities. Our physical therapists also help patients obtain assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and orthotics.
PT Treats
- Torticollis
- Mobility Concerns (rolling, crawling, walking, etc.)
- Sports Injuries
- Developmental Milestones
- Strength / Balance / Coordination
- Developmental Hip Dysplasia
- Legg-Calve-Perthes / Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Toe Walking / In-toeing
- Postural Concerns
- And More!
- Back Pain
- Broken Bones
- Concussion Screening / Treatment
- Joint Pain
- Ligament Sprains & Tears
- Muscle Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Scoliosis
- Shin Splints
- And More!
Concerns that our physical therapists can help your child with
- W-sit posture in sitting, standing, climbing
- Tendency to injure ligaments and muscles
- Avoids tummy time as an infant
- Has difficulty rolling or only rolls over one side
- Seems “stiff” or “floppy”
- Tilts head to one side, avoids turning head to one side, head is flat on one side
- Skipped the crawling phase as an infant
- Frequently stumbles and/or falls
- Frequently bumps into objects or is clumsy
- Avoids movement experiences such as rolling, climbing, jumping or swinging
- Is constantly moving or moving too fast
- Shows difficulty in learning new motor skills such as skipping, riding a trike/bike or dribbling a ball
- Needs help with simple motor task such as picking up ball and carrying it up stairs to place in box
- Frequently walks on toes
- Sits or stands with poor posture
- Prefers to floor sit in a w-sit position
- Tires easily and/or struggles to keep up with peers during active play
Speech Therapy
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Our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) provide tailored support to children ages 0-18 in using and understanding language, speaking clearly, pre-literary skills, feeding issues, and social communication. Our speech therapists help your child reach their potential as communicators in a social world.
SLP Treats
- Articulation Therapy
- Oral Motor Stimulation
- Phonological Remediation
- Picture / Augmentative Communication
- Sensory Integration
- Sign Language
- Social Communication Training
- And More!
Concerns that our speech therapists can help your child with
- Frustration with communication
- Speech that is not understood
- Inability to follow directions
- Improper grammatical structures
- Chronic hoarseness
- Repetition of sounds or words
- Drooling
- Limited Vocabulary
- Difficulty answering questions
- Sudden change in ability to communicate
- Difficulty with swallowing and/or eating
- Poor socialization
Occupational Therapy
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Our occupational therapists are trained to assist people of all ages perform functional tasks for life occupations. The occupation of childhood is to develop skills necessary to become functional and independent adults. Our occupational therapists evaluate upper extremity function, fine motor, sensory motor, visual perception, social, emotional, and daily living skills to assist in performing functional tasks independently. Regardless of developmental, orthopedic and/or neurologic origin, our OTs will work with you and your child to create goals to improve occupational independence.
OT Treats
- Eating / Dressing / Hygiene Challenges
- Fine Motor & Handwriting Skills
- Visual-Motor Integration
- Behavioral Difficulties
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- And More!
Concerns that our occupational therapists can help your child with
- Difficulty manipulating small toys
- Difficulty with dressing, using utensils, or grooming activities (fussy with clothes, hair washing)
- Limited play skills
- Limited social interaction
- Tendency to become overwhelmed easily
- Frequent tantrums
- Avoidance of playground or motor activities with peers
- Poor attention span
- Low muscle tone/trunk weakness
- Sensory avoiding behaviors (hesitant to try many activities)
- Sensory seeking behaviors (crashing, jumping, frequent movement)
Sensory Integration
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Our PTs, OTs, and SLPs have training and specialize in sensory integration theory and techniques. Sensory processing impairments effect all areas of childhood development. Our therapists use a interdisciplinary approach to treat each child effected by sensory processing disorders.
If a child has difficulty integrating sensory information the following challenges may occur:
- Poor fine and gross motor coordination
- Speech and language delays
- Inattention/distractibility
- Impulsivity
- Poor safety awareness
- High or low activity levels
- Sensitivities to touch and sound
- Poor self-regulation
- Difficulties with transitions or coping with change
- Difficulty with regulation and handling emotions
- Inappropriate behavior
- Problems with learning and academics
Hippotherapy_Equine Movement
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Kenai Kids Therapy offers a unique opportunity for children ages 2-18 to experience equine movement to aid in meeting functional goals established between parents and therapists. Our physical therapists and occupational therapists treat kiddos at Lucky Horse Ranch in Soldotna, Alaska incorporating the advantageous and powerful impact of equine movement to help improve your child’s sensory and motor development.
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