When today’s guest reached out to me about bringing a pediatric physical therapy conversation to the table, I was all in. Apart from my well-known love for all things anatomy and my own experience with PT, I was really curious how it even works with newborns and babies!
For this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I am joined by Dr. Emily Schlict. Emily is a pediatric physical therapist who primarily treats patients from birth to 5 years old. She is trained in dynamic movement intervention (DMI) and Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis. Emily is also a Board Certified Autism Specialist. Emily is the owner of EMpower PT, which provides pediatric physical therapy to children in their homes throughout Manhattan.
In this conversation, Emily goes over the reasons a newborn may need to see a physical therapist, what PT looks like for a newborn or baby under three, and how to recognize when it may be time for parents to seek out PT for their child. We even discuss some general things, aside from PT, that you can do with your newborn to help them develop and reach their milestones. I am really excited for you to hear this conversation.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Emily and what led her into physical therapy and then specifically pediatric PT
- What PT looks like for a newborn or baby under 3 years old
- Reasons someone would want to take their newborn to see a PT
- What you can do at home for your newborn to help them develop and reach their milestones
- Developmental signs or indicators parents should be on the lookout for that may encourage them to seek a PT for their child
- How many sessions Dr. Emily usually needs to work with a baby and if this is something insurance would typically cover
- One final tip or piece of advice Dr. Emily would like to offer new or expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Emily:
Dr. Emily, PT, DPT is a pediatric physical therapist who primarily treats patients from birth to 5 years old. She is trained in dynamic movement intervention (DMI) and Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis. Emily is also a Board Certified Autism Specialist. Emily is the owner of EMpower PT, which provides pediatric physical therapy to children in their homes throughout Manhattan.
Connect with Emily:
Website: https://www.empowerpt.org/
IG: @_empowerpt_
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