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Gait abnormality typically results from dysfunction of the nervous and/or musculoskeletal system. The pediatric physiatrists and physical therapists at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital provide evaluations and treatment plans for the management of a gait abnormality.

Scoliosis is a medical condition with an abnormal curve of the spine and is followed by orthopedists. Referrals may be made to physical therapists at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital for exercise management.

Aquatic therapy at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital or our Harford County location, uses water and its properties to perform therapeutic exercise and treatment.

An increasing number of children have become involved with sports. The rise of both neurological and orthopaedic injuries has also increased resulting in a need for specialized rehabilitation of these sports related injuries.

The Schroth Method is a treatment strategy for individuals with scoliosis. It focuses on specific postural exercises and corrective breathing techniques to target the individual needs of the patient.

The purpose of psychological testing at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is to help assess the specific strengths and weaknesses of each child being evaluated, and information is typically gathered from parents/guardians, teachers and other individuals involved in the day to day life of the child.

Sensory Integrative Processing Disorder is a neurological disorder that causes difficulties processing information from the senses and is treated by the physical medicine and rehabilitation team at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.

At Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, our specialists are dedicated to helping families find the right technology and equipment to help children thrive. 

The Center for Pediatric Weight Management and Healthy Living at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital offers several comprehensive, multi-disciplinary programs for pediatric weight management.

This keyboarding program at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital promotes fine motor skills necessary for using a keyboard, through personalized therapy and multi-sensory techniques.