• Physical therapy is provided to all inpatients on a physician-referral basis.

• An inpatient receives at least three hours of therapy a day, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology services, and speech-language pathology services, as appropriate.

• Each school-age child is seen by a teacher certified by the Department of Education for one hour per day.

• The evaluation and treatment includes the patient, the family, and collaboration with any outside treating clinicians when available.

• Treatment is provided on an individual basis on land, or in the pool when appropriate. Various equiptment is used depending on each child's needs and goals, for example: positioning programs to maintain muscle length, a tilt table to increase a child's ability to stand, and an adaptive tricycle-riding program for building strength when appropriate.

• Group treatment is available by our physical therapists in the areas of strength training, ambulation classes, and pool therapy.

• Biofeedback treatment is available. See the description below under Specialty Programs: Motor Control Restoration Laboratory and Clinic, headed by Dr. Gianutsos.

• Pediatric-size wheelchairs are provided for use and training during the child's inpatient stay. Customized seating systems are fabricated, constructed, and provided as needed in collaboration with the occupational therapist.

• Physical therapy evaluations, progress reports, and discharge reports may be forwarded to the child's school or agency upon discharge by written request.

• Home programs, family training, and parent follow-up are an essential part of the rehabilitation process.