Specialized Programs
Occupational therapists and physical therapists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center serve in many different interdisciplinary clinics and centers. Some of these include:
Specialty Programs
As one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric therapy divisions in the nation, we offer a variety of programs and services and a multidisciplinary approach that ensures children reach their individual potential.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Program
Cincinnati Children's Drake Center is the city's first full-service outpatient rehabilitation center focused sole on pediatrics.
At the Drake Center, we have designed a state-of the-art program for children of all ages who require more intensive therapy and specialized rehabilitation services.
Many of our staff have specialty certification in managing patients with traumatic brain injury. Our outpatient rehabilitation program provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary system of rehabilitative care delivered in the convenience of a single facility.
Sports Medicine Center
Our Sports Medicine Center is the first of its kind in the city for young athletes. Our sports physical therapists have expertise in sports medicine and understand the unique needs of the young athlete. They work with physicians and other specialists to help young athletes return to sports activities as quickly and safely as possible following an injury, and to educate them about how to prevent recurring injury.
Aquatic Therapy Program
Aquatic therapy offered at Cincinnati Children's Drake Center, combines the benefits of physical therapy and occupational therapy with the advantages of warm water exercise.
Warm water allows children to progress and accomplish much more than they can in land-based therapy. Warm water lessens the effects of gravity and reduces body weight up to 90 percent, encouraging relaxation and reducing the dangers of overexertion.
Aquatic therapy can be provided as the sole treatment option or can be combined with other therapy approaches. Individual and group sessions are available.
