Kids have pain too, just like their parents, but they don't have the words to tell you what they're feeling. We find what's wrong and fix it, so they can get back to play.
Children have their own set of needs. When something isn't feeling right, you'll see it in their activity level, their sleep and their behavior. They might move a little differently, or refuse to move or walk at all.
Now is the time to bring them in, find the cause and resolve it, before a small problem changes how they grow, move and play.
Kids rarely say “my hip hurts.” Instead, the signals show up in how they move, sleep and act. If you notice any of these, it is worth an evaluation.
Children instinctively guard injured or inflamed areas. You might notice subtle favoring of one side, toe walking, a wide-based gait, or a sudden reluctance to run, jump or climb stairs.
Unlike adults, who often try to push through pain, a child in acute discomfort, such as nursemaid's elbow, a growth plate strain or joint swelling, will often flatly refuse to move the affected limb or step on a foot.
A normally high-energy child who suddenly becomes sedentary, wants to be carried all the time, or sits out favorite activities is often responding to fatigue caused by physical strain.
Disrupted sleep, frequent night waking, or trouble getting comfortable in bed are common secondary signs of musculoskeletal discomfort.
Increased irritability, fussiness, clinginess or unusual tantrums often signal physical discomfort when a child can't explain what feels wrong.
Here is how a visit works for your child and for you.
We talk with you about what you have noticed at home, at school and at play, then assess how your child moves, from joint mechanics and muscle balance to coordination and gait. A kid or teen evaluation is $119 at our cash rate.
Treatment uses gentle hands-on techniques and the F.A.S.T Approach to restore normal joint motion, then turns exercise into play so kids stay engaged and actually look forward to coming back.
We teach movement literacy, how to jump, land, squat and run with good mechanics, and give families simple ways to keep progress going at home. For ongoing support, ask about our Let Kids Play Program, Return to Sport Program and Sports Ready Membership.
Fix It is in network with insurance and also offers transparent cash rates, and HSA and FSA cards are welcome. Kids and teens are seen at both our Maple Grove and Vadnais Heights clinics.
My daughter had neck, back and hip pain. By the time we left she felt so much better. She had a better range of motion in her neck and her hip felt better too!
Movement is how children explore, build strength, make friends and develop lifelong confidence. When pain or physical restriction sidelines a child, it affects far more than muscles and joints. It disrupts their whole developmental world.
Our mission: to empower every child to move, play and grow with confidence. By finding and addressing movement challenges early, we help kids build strong foundations, reach their developmental milestones and explore their world without limits.
A kids PT evaluation is $119. Fix It is also in network with insurance, and HSA and FSA cards are welcome.
Milestones, movement literacy, injury prevention and sports performance for growing athletes.
Our program for children who need help getting back to moving, climbing and playing freely.
Feeding, latching, milestones and postpartum recovery, evaluated together.