Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

Helping Children Build Skills, Strength and Independence Through Occupational and Physical Therapy

When your child needs therapy, it can be hard to know where to start. You may have questions about development, mobility, recovery or daily activities. Our team is here to help you find answers and create a clear path forward.

The Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy at Cincinnati Children’s serves infants, children, teens and young adults with a wide range of needs. We work closely with families to create personalized treatment plans that support progress at home, school, sports and everyday life.

Our therapists provide care across inpatient, outpatient, developmental, sports medicine, mental health and home health settings. Every treatment plan is guided by evidence-based best practices and your child’s individual goals.

Occupational and Physical Therapy Programs and Expertise

Team-Based Care That Connects Specialists

Our therapists work closely with physicians and specialists from across Cincinnati Children’s. We partner with teams in orthopaedics, sports medicine, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology and many other specialties.

This team-based approach helps families receive coordinated recommendations and clear communication across every stage of care.

Personalized Plans for Meaningful Goals

No two children have the same needs. Our therapists work with families to develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s diagnosis, abilities and goals.

Whether your child is learning new developmental skills, recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition, we focus on progress that matters in everyday life.

Advanced Therapy Techniques and Technology

Our team offers access to innovative therapies and advanced equipment designed to improve outcomes. Examples include our Motion Analysis Lab and specialized gait training technologies such as Lokomat, Vector and ZeroG systems.

We continually evaluate new approaches and incorporate therapies supported by the latest evidence and research.

Evidence-Based Care and Measured Outcomes

Cincinnati Children’s is unique in its commitment to evidence-based program development. Our therapists use established treatment protocols, track outcomes and continuously evaluate results.

This approach helps us understand which interventions work best and gives families confidence that treatment recommendations are supported by data and experience.

Trusted by Families Across the Region

Each year, our division serves approximately 25,000 patients through more than 220,000 therapy visits. Families value the strong relationships they build with our therapists and consistently share positive feedback about communication, support and partnership throughout care.

Whole-Child Support

We look beyond a diagnosis. Our team considers how movement, daily activities, development, participation and family life work together.

By focusing on the whole child, we help families build skills for today while planning for future goals and independence.