Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy

  • Our First-Rate Professionals Inspire Independence, Speed Recovery

    If your child needs occupational or physical therapy, you can be assured that you will receive the most innovative care at Cincinnati Children’s. Our Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy is also one of the largest in the nation.

     Our focus on personalized care makes us unique; our goal is to make each child’s experience in occupational  and physical therapy meaningful and productive.

    We use the latest research, techniques and technology in occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) when setting a course of treatment for your child.

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    Early Treatment Offers Better Results

    Therapy for children and adolescents can increase independence, mobility and social adjustment. For very young children, early therapeutic intervention helps stimulate normal development, reinforces a healthy self-concept and promotes emotional maturation.

    If your child develops an acute medical condition, quick access to medical services and therapy will potentially speed up recovery. Beginning therapy promptly helps young people make a quicker and safer return to normal activities and sports.

    Family-Centered Care

    Our therapists encourage you and your child’s primary caregivers to  attend therapy sessions. We believe that teaching your family about what your child needs is as important as the therapy itself.

    The family plays a crucial role in the child’s progress by following through with therapies at home. The exchange of information between our therapists and your family allows us to better know your child and builds trust and partnership between your family and the therapist.

    Our Staff

    Our Staff are Especially Skilled in Working with Infants and Young People

    All of our occupational therapists and physical therapists hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees, are licensed and have specialized training in pediatrics programs.  Our skilled professionals have studied human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional and physiological effects of illness and injury.

    Our team members attend training courses each year to advance their knowledge of pediatric OT and PT. They investigate the latest research in these specialties and are committed to refining the state of the art in PT and OT to provide world-class care for your child.

    Our Locations

    Occupational therapy and physical therapy services are offered at the Cincinnati Children’s main campus and several neighborhood locations. For general information on locations, call 513-636-4651. Use the following links to find more information on specific locations:

    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center –  Burnet Campus
    3430 Burnet Building at the Main Campus
    3430 Burnet Ave., Level 4
    Cincinnati, OH 45229
    Download driving and parking directions to 3430 Burnet Ave.

    Cincinnati Children’s Anderson
    In the Mercy Center for Health and Wellness
    7495 State Road
    Cincinnati, OH 45255

    Cincinnati Children’s Drake
    151 W. Galbraith Road
    Cincinnati, OH 45216

    Cincinnati Children’s Eastgate
    In the Mercy Medical Building
    796 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
    Cincinnati, OH 45245

    Cincinnati Children’s Fairfield
    In the Mercy Center for Health and Wellness
    3050 Mack Road
    Fairfield, OH 45014

    Cincinnati Children’s Harrison
    In the Mercy Franciscan Health Center
    10450 New Haven Road
    Harrison, OH 45030

    Cincinnati Children’s Mason Campus
    9560 Children’s Drive
    Mason, OH 45040

    Children’s Outpatient Northern Kentucky
    2765 Chapel Place
    Crestview Hills, KY 41017

    Cincinnati Children’s Oak Campus − Sports Medicine
    2800 Winslow Ave., Suite 3100
    Cincinnati, OH 45206

    Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
    7777 Yankee Road
    Liberty Township, OH 45044


 
  • A young patient raises his legs up to show the camera his feet.

    Staff members in the Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy like to see patients smile.

    Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

    A young patient raises his legs up to show the camera his feet.

    Staff members in the Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy like to see patients smile.

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