Services

Pediatric Therapy

At TRYAbility NeuroRecovery Center, we specialize in providing evidence and activity based Physical and Occupational Therapy to the pediatric population in the Chicagoland area. Our one on one therapy is specifically targeted towards neuromuscular and functional restoration for children that suffer from neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Movement Disorders, and other neurological injuries. Our approach utilizes state of the art equipment to aid in CNS excitation and improved outcomes. We focus on the interim and long-term well-being of children and incorporate exercise and functional mobility training to help them achieve their developmental milestones and overall health. At TRYAbility Rehabilitation, we are able to provide unique treatment options to children of all ages, from toddlers to young adults. Because of our specialized equipment and neurologically trained therapists, TRYAbility is uniquely positioned to provide excellent care using a combination of tools and services.

Schedule a Tour

Treatments Activity Based Therapy Goals Your Role

What we offer

Our Pediatric Therapists are trained in the latest treatments, such as:

Body Weight Supported Treadmill TrainingFunctional Electrical Stimulation assisted task retraining.Whole Body Vibration TherapyActivity based restorative therapies Functional Electrical Stimulation assisted Gait training Virtual Reality Guided Functional TrainingUniversal Cage TherapyAquatic Therapy

Our approach

Activity Based Therapy

One of the main differences between TRYAbility and the majority of Pediatric rehabilitation facilities in the Chicago area is that we focus ONLY on Neurological conditions and fully embrace the concept of Activity Based Restorative therapies known as ABRT or just ABT. What is Activity Based Therapy (ABT)? ABT is a term used to describe interventions that focus on retraining the nervous system.

Such interventions take root in the concept that when sensory cues are coupled with intense practice and task specific training, it enhances the central nervous system’s ability to relearn tasks that were forgotten due to injury or disease. This is called neuroplasticity.

Activity Based Therapy has five main areas of focus:

01Weight Bearing

Bearing weight through the lower extremities through activities such as standing, tall kneeling, and quadruped (even if assistance is required).

02Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

This is an exciting time with Electric Stimulation, and TRYAbility utilizes the most advanced FES technology in the market. At TRYAbility we use FES interventions creatively to maximize central nervous system excitation and improve muscle function. This is done through FES assisted cycling, standing, and stepping using the Xctie system and the RT 600 body weight supported FES step training system.

03Task Specific

Repetitive practice of skilled tasks such as transfers, walking, crawling, and standing using visual and tactile cues to improve motor planning and carryover into daily life. Practicing task specific skills with minimal compensation is the key.

04Massed Practice

Intensive training with high frequency, sometimes to the point of muscle fatigue. ( Always based on patient tolerance and on underlying diagnosis.)

05Body weight supported treadmill training or Locomotor training

Step training on a treadmill with body weight support using sensory cues and appropriate inter and intra limb kinematics at close to pre-injury or pre-insult walking speeds. This intervention strives to teach an individual to walk again with minimal compensation.

Results

Pediatric Therapy Goals

Early on after a Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, diagnosis of a neurological condition such as Cerebral Palsy, onset of a neurological condition or even years post injury or illness, there are many benefits to Pediatric Therapy. In addition, studies have shown that individuals who receive intensive PT after a Central Nervous System insult have decreased re-hospitalizations, and have increased independence with all tasks of daily living overall.

Improved neuromuscular recovery, even several years after injury or onset of disease.

Decreased Spasticity

Improved Balance

Improved Strength

Increased Walking Speed

Prevent injury from muscle weakness and balance issues

Improved Posture

Decreased Pain

Improved Range of Motion

Increased Independence in transfers and bed mobility.

Ready to get started?

Schedule a Tour of TRYAbility

Call 331.775.2813 or request a tour online.

Schedule a Tour

Pediatric Therapy

Our Pediatric Therapists are trained in the latest treatments, such as:

Activity Based Therapy

Pediatric Therapy Goals

What is my responsibility as a Patient or Family Member of a Patient?

Schedule a Tour of TRYAbility

About Us

Quick Links

Contact Us

Business Hours