Physical Therapy

Physical therapy as a related service is provided to assist students in benefiting from the special education programs as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or to access the general curriculum.  Physical therapists observe students in the school environment during their daily routine.  Physical therapists determine whether impairments in the student’s neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary or integumentary (skin) systems affect the child’s ability to receive an appropriate education.  Physical therapists help student with needs related to their physical environment, mobility, balance, safety, endurance, self-care and access to and ability to manipulate materials.  Physical therapists collaborate with students, families, teachers and other service providers.  Physical therapists adapt the student’s environment to facilitate access and participation in school activities.  Intervention delivery methods include direct, individual, group, integrated, consultative, monitoring, and collaborative approaches.  The interventions ideally are imbedded into the student’s activities and routines.  Physical therapists are part of a team working to optimize the student’s education, ability to live independently and have economic self- sufficiency

Ogden/ Salt Lake City/ Orem