The intensive model of therapy (IMOT) is a rapidly growing form of physical therapy for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Over the past two decades there has been a shift away from more traditional forms of therapy to this intensive- based therapeutic approach that includes both a higher frequency of therapy as well as a more intense level of therapy administered. Intensive physical therapy programs provide multiple hours a day of therapy over the span of weeks with the goal being to retrain the brain effectively by utilizing higher repetitions of movement patterns/exercises over a condensed period of time.

When IMOT is compared to traditional physical therapy, patients make gains over shorter periods of time (less time invested) and maintain those results for longer lengths of time (higher retention of skills).

Elgawish, M.H., Zakaria, M.A. The effectiveness of intensive versus standard physical therapy for motor progress in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Egypt Rheumatol Rehabil 42, 1–6 (2015). https://doi.org/10.4103/1110-161X.155622

Anyone! We are passionate about helping ALL children. We believe every child has potential and make it our mission to find it, and tap into it. Our goal is to treat the child as a whole and work towards unlocking their full potential regardless of what the diagnosis in their chart says. All are welcome!

We treat the whole child; not the diagnosis!

Our interventions are carefully curated for each child based on their unique needs and presentation.

Our pediatric PT experts are skilled in treating children with complex and/or rare neurological and physical conditions including cerebral palsy, rare genetic syndromes, traumatic brain injury, pediatric strokes, hypertonia, hypotonia, developmental delay, and prematurity to name a few.

The NeuroFit Kids intensive pediatric physical therapy program is different from most intensives because of its whole body approach and long-view on improving and preserving joint integrity and muscle function. This program strives to help the child build new movement patterns and improve function based on a strong, solid foundation. Feeding into compensatory movement patterns to expedite functional gains eventually leads to more maladaptive movements and worsening of orthopedic complications associated with limited or suboptimal mobility. Additionally, our program is focused on active learning by the child and caregiver, places a heavy emphasis on caregiver involvement and empowerment, and carefully curates exercises and activities that are meaningful for the child and their family rather than pushing through a set of predetermined exercises.

When your child participates in an intensive physical therapy program with us, they will have our full attention and energy. Each of our therapists only commits to one intensive at a time so we can give your child 150% percent.

Each NeuroFit Kids’ intensive program is thoughtfully designed by our Team for your child based on their abilities, strengths, and family’s goals. Prior to a formal evaluation, we try to pair your child with the most appropriate clinician based on a complimentary video visit.

Once your child is evaluated and an individualized plan is established, you child will have 1:1 sessions with an expert doctor of physical therapy. These sessions typically run for 3 hours each day, 5 days per week. Intensives can range from 3-4 weeks, depending your child’s age, tolerance, strengths/limitations and other factors. Mini-intensives (shorter duration and/or frequency) are available for children with lower tolerance.

We do not offer DMI or CME-only intensives as DMI is one of many advanced therapeutic techniques our staff are trained in. Depending on the family’s preferences and their child’s needs, we might use DMI techniques skillfully combined with other treatment interventions and modalities to provide better alignment, optimal movement patterns, and to enhance functional outcomes.

We offer really good pediatric PT! Our interventions are carefully curated for each child based on their unique needs and presentation. Our expert pediatric PTs utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities and advanced therapeutic techniques that are proven to be effective in improving alignment, increasing muscle strength, reducing spasticity and enhancing children’s overall functional mobility. These include but are not limited to:

Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)/ Spider Cage

Whole Body Vibration

Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Total Motion Release (TMR Tots)

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)- select exercises based on child’s needs and family’s goals

We are an out-of-network provider. We understand participation in a pediatric physical therapy intensive program can be cost-prohibitive for some families. We do offer fixed monthly payment plans and accept HSA/FSA payments.

Please contact us for more information on available funding sources through grants, community resources, and scholarships through the NeuroFit Institute Foundation.