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Pediatric Physical Therapy

Developmental pediatric physical therapy focuses on addressing the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents who experience delays or challenges in their functional movement and participation development.

Adaptive Gymnastics

Adaptive gymnastics involves modifying traditional gymnastics skills, progressions, & equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and neurodivergent people, ensuring their participation in gymnastics activities.

You have questions? We have answers.

What is Adaptive Gymnastics?

Adaptive gymnastics is designed to make gymnastics accessible and enjoyable for individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities. This approach includes modifications to skills, equipment, and teaching techniques to meet the specific needs of participants. These modifications might include specialized apparatus, adjusted lesson plans, and personalized coaching strategies to support each individual's abilities and goals. The primary aim is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every participant can engage in gymnastics activities, build skills, and experience the physical and social benefits of the sport.

Benefits:

  • Enhances motor skills and coordination

  • Builds physical strength and flexibility

  • Provides opportunities for social interaction and teamwork

  • Fosters self-confidence and personal growth

  • Promotes sensory integration and regulation

  • Encourages active participation in physical activity

  • Supports the development of life skills, such as following instructions and working in a group

  • Creates an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates diverse abilities

    Adaptive Gymnastics Options

    1:1 Adaptive Gymnastics or Adaptive Trampoline Lessons: We offer personalized 1:1 adaptive gymnastics and trampoline lessons to cater to the individual needs of each child. These sessions are customized to enhance gymnastics skills, build confidence, and develop motor abilities in a supportive and engaging environment. They can serve as a support or addition to your child’s therapy services, helping them progress in their gymnastics journey.

    Adaptive Gymnastics Class (4:1 Ratio; Student to Teacher): Our Adaptive Trampoline Class is designed for children with physical and cognitive disabilities and neurodivergent children. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1, we ensure personalized attention and a safe, inclusive space for all participants to enjoy the benefits of trampolining. (This class is provided in partnership with The Rock of Sports & Performing Arts)

If you would like to participate in Adaptive Gymnastics, please contact us for more information via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.

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What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?

Pediatric physical therapy focuses on addressing the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents who experience delays or challenges in their functional movement and participation development. Physical therapy is designed to optimize motor skills, movement patterns, and overall physical function to support a child's unique growth and development.

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What can physical therapy address?

At Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline, our developmental pediatric physical therapy services cover a wide range of conditions and concerns, including but not limited to:

Motor Delays: Addressing delays in gross motor skills such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, navigating stairs and environments.

Neurological Conditions: Providing interventions for children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental coordination disorder.

Orthopedic Conditions: Managing musculoskeletal conditions such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, and toe walking.

Genetic Disorders: Supporting children with genetic disorders that impact their physical development and mobility.

Sensory Integration and Executive Functioning: Addressing sensory processing and motor planning difficulties that affect a child's ability to participate in daily activities and movement.

Balance and Coordination: Improving balance, coordination, and postural control to enhance functional mobility and participation in activities.

Through individualized assessment and treatment plans, our developmental pediatric physical therapists work collaboratively with families to achieve meaningful goals and support each child's unique journey to reaching their full potential through child-led play-based sessions in a neurodiversity-affirming environment.

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What can I expect at the physical therapy initial evaluation? 

This is a one-on-one, in-depth evaluation consisting of an age-appropriate analysis of posture, balance and coordination, flexibility, strength, mobility skills, transitional movements, quality of movements, motor planning, gait/walking quality, and higher-level gross motor skills, if appropriate. You will receive a written report with observational and standardized results outlining your child's strengths and areas that could be improved with physical therapy, demonstration and collaborative education on purposeful play-based activities to be completed throughout the day specific to your child and home, a detailed home exercise program complete with pictures and videos specific to your child and their gross motor goals (as needed), a list of developmentally appropriate toys specific to your child and their goals (as needed), and ongoing concierge support via phone/text/email to ensure success.

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Do I need a referral to begin services?

No, a referral is not required to get started with our services. In the state of Texas, a physical therapist can evaluate and treat for up to 10 business days without a referral. If physical therapy services are expected to extend past this period, Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline will reach out to your primary care provider to obtain a referral for you.

Additionally, our Developmental Playgroups are considered wellness services and do not require physician approval to attend.

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Do you take insurance?

No. Our goal to help your child be their unique self without limits, especially without limitations placed by insurance providers regarding number of visits and when those visits can be utilized.  As an out-of-network provider there are no requirements to qualify for therapy, waitlists, prior authorizations, or session caps. All costs are known upfront; those unexpected bills months after rendered services won't happen here!We do not accept insurance, however can take HSA/FSA as payment. We will create a superbill or invoice upon request if you wish to submit for reimbursement through your insurance however reimbursement is not guaranteed.

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Do you offer home visits?

Yes! We are a mobile provider and bring purposeful play-based and child-led development to you! In-home visits are available for Aledo, Annetta, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Azle, Texas. If you're ready to book an in-home visit you can do so via our online booking website. If you're outside of the above areas we are happy to help, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.

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Where are your clinic locations?

We offer physical therapy and developmental/therapeutic playgroups services at two locations: The Rock of Sport and Performing Arts (76087), and Springbox Farms (76087).

For more information, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.

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What form of payment do you accept?

Payment is due at the time of service.

Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), debit card, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.

Cost of services:

Please contact us for pricing via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.

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What age range do you work with?

We cater to children of all ages, typically ranging from infancy to 18 years old. However, we are also equipped to serve adult individuals who may benefit from our services.

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What are your hours of operation?

Our hours of operation vary depending on the day of the week and the facility location. Generally, we schedule treatment sessions between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at The Rock of Sports & Performing Arts, and 10:00 am -6:00 pm on Tuesday & Thursday at Springbox Farms. For specific availability and scheduling questions, please feel free to contact us directly if you need more help. For availability and scheduling inquiries, please contact us via the contact form, schedule a consult call, or call/text (214) 500-0126.

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How long will it take for my child to achieve their goals?

It depends. For more wellness based preventative care, typically, we see families for approximately 2-4 sessions. In some cases, with musculoskeletal concerns and/or gross motor delay with a co-occurring medical diagnosis, the length and frequency of services can vary. We individually create care plans and frequency of services to meet the needs of each child and the family's values. When families are committed to the process, we usually see steady improvement. Families who get the best results are those who work diligently and patiently with their child daily and focus on purposeful play-based activities throughout the day — change is hard and progress is rewarding! If there is a functional plateau or if the situation worsens, we refer to another provider either in addition to our services or instead of our services.

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The Impact of Trampoline-Based Interventions on Autistic Children

August 22, 20243 min read

New research supports what we’ve long believed at Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline: trampoline-based interventions can be an effective way to enhance motor proficiency in autistic children. A pre-print research article titled Inclusion Strategies: A Trampoline Program For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder showcases how incorporating trampolines into therapy routines can foster motor skill development, including coordination, balance, and muscle strength.

Study Overview

This study focused on 25 autistic children, aged between 4 and 11 years, recruited through the Portuguese Association for Autism Spectrum Disorders (APPDA). All participants were evaluated using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) and the standing long jump test, both at the beginning of the study (T1), halfway through (T2), and after the intervention period (T3).

The study design included two experimental groups:

• Experimental Group A (EGA): 6 children participated in a 32-week trampoline intervention program.

• Experimental Group B (EGB): 8 children participated in a 20-week trampoline intervention program.

Children in the control group, consisting of 11 participants, did not participate in any trampoline intervention but continued with their regular school activities.

Trampoline-Based Intervention Program

The intervention program was specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of autistic children. A focus was placed on individualization and adapting exercises to each child’s level of motor development. Here are the core components of the program:

• Initial Assessment: Each child’s motor skills were evaluated to customize the exercises according to their developmental needs.

• Minimizing Distractions: The program involved only two children at a time, avoiding external stimuli that could detract from their focus.

• Fun and Engagement: To maintain motivation, various engaging materials such as colored balls, bows, balloons, animal pictures, and numbers were incorporated into the sessions.

• Communication and Relational Skills: Verbal instructions were emphasized, with the goal of not only improving motor skills but also fostering communication development.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Multitasking activities were introduced to stimulate cognitive development, such as recognizing colors, numbers, and identifying objects while performing physical tasks.

• Motor Control and Coordination: Exercises required children to imitate movements and build both gross and fine motor coordination.

Each child participated in a 45-minute weekly session that utilized a variety of trampolines, including two mini-trampolines, a full-size trampoline, and two 80cm diameter trampolines. Initially, children were given time to become familiar with the equipment. As the sessions progressed, additional challenges were introduced, such as incorporating balls, bows, and strings into their jumps. Over time, the exercises became more complex, increasing in both difficulty and independence, all while introducing cognitive elements like counting and color recognition.

Each session also included a warm-up period to safely prepare the children for physical activity.

Results

The results of this study were promising. Children who participated in the 20- and 32-week trampoline programs showed significant improvements in their motor proficiency, as measured by the BOT-2 and the standing long jump test. These gains suggest that a minimum of 20 weeks of trampoline training can effectively enhance motor skills in autistic children. However, it’s worth noting that there were no significant changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) across any of the groups.

This research reinforces the idea that trampoline-based interventions can be a valuable tool for improving motor skills in Autistic children. The combination of fun, physical activity, and individualized support can lead to meaningful improvements in coordination, balance, and overall physical fitness.

How This Relates to Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline

At Balanced Creations, we offer a therapeutic trampoline program that’s rooted in these same principles. We create a safe, supportive environment where children can develop their motor skills while having fun. Our programs are designed to be inclusive and adaptive, taking into account the unique needs of each child. Whether you’re a parent looking for a play-based, child-led approach to pediatric physical therapy or a therapist seeking guidance on how to incorporate trampoline training into your practice, we’re here to help.

Interested in learning more? Give us a call today and let’s explore how therapeutic trampolining could benefit your child or enhance your therapeutic offerings!

You can view the full article here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354015228_Inclusion_Strategies_A_Trampoline_Program_For_Children_With_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder

Hello, I'm Dr. Sigourney Weathers. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a passion for gymnastics, trampoline, and community, I'm here to shake up the traditional approach to pediatric physical therapy and wellness.

With over 30 years of experience in the gymnastics community, including 15+ years as a coach and judge, and 10+ years specializing in inclusive and adaptive gymnastics, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice.

During my career, I noticed a gap in the system—clients completing therapy but still seeking ongoing recreational support and community. Determined to bridge that gap, I founded Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline.

At Balanced Creations, we're not just about therapy; we're about fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. Our goal is to provide a space where individuals of all abilities can thrive and continue their lifelong health and wellness journey.

Through personalized programs and integrated techniques, including therapeutic trampolining and gymnastics, we're redefining what it means to achieve optimal wellness.

Outside of my professional endeavors, you can often find me spending quality time with my family, staying active through workouts, and indulging in my hobbies, including aerial silk and, of course, trampolining.

Dr. Sigourney Weathers, PT

Hello, I'm Dr. Sigourney Weathers. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a passion for gymnastics, trampoline, and community, I'm here to shake up the traditional approach to pediatric physical therapy and wellness. With over 30 years of experience in the gymnastics community, including 15+ years as a coach and judge, and 10+ years specializing in inclusive and adaptive gymnastics, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. During my career, I noticed a gap in the system—clients completing therapy but still seeking ongoing recreational support and community. Determined to bridge that gap, I founded Balanced Creations Therapy & Trampoline. At Balanced Creations, we're not just about therapy; we're about fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. Our goal is to provide a space where individuals of all abilities can thrive and continue their lifelong health and wellness journey. Through personalized programs and integrated techniques, including therapeutic trampolining and gymnastics, we're redefining what it means to achieve optimal wellness. Outside of my professional endeavors, you can often find me spending quality time with my family, staying active through workouts, and indulging in my hobbies, including aerial silk and, of course, trampolining.

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