Physical medicine and rehabilitation at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
Experienced pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists (physiatrists) at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis provide the care for infants, children and teens with functional limitations caused by medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Pediatric physiatrists specialize in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions. Our compassionate care team starts by listening and meeting your child and family where you are. Your child’s doctor will perform a thorough evaluation that includes a recommended care plan. Depending on your child’s condition, other specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital will be a part of your child’s care team. Your child’s care team collaborates to create a comprehensive care plan. And as your child’s needs change, so does our care. Our goal is to help to help improve your child’s quality of life and support their developmental abilities and skills for success at home, school and in the community.
Conditions treated
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors deliver care for conditions including:
- Anoxic brain injury
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy caused by prematurity, stroke or brain injury
- Dysautonomia
- Functional limitations following brain tumor resection
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Limb loss, including amputation
- Muscular dystrophy
- Polytrauma (injuries that involve multiple organs)
- Spasticity
- Spina bifida
- Stroke
- Tethered spinal cord
- Traumatic brain and spine injury
Comprehensive care for your child
Your child’s care plan is personalized for their needs. Your child’s care team takes the time to explain your child’s treatment options and what to expect. Many care plans include a combination of occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech therapy. Our care team also provides evaluation for durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, bath seats, activity chairs, bracing and prosthetics. For children with spasticity, we provide comprehensive treatments to help manage symptoms, including oral medications, therapy and neurotoxin injections, such as BOTOX™.