The Intensive Therapy Center offers individualized combinations of physical and occupational therapies to help your child make gains in leg strength for standing and walking, as well as in the use of their arms for improved independent life skills.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a unique resource for kids’ health in Northeast Florida and South Georgia. Since we provide care exclusively for children, our clinics are designed and equipped with their needs in mind.
Our intensive, individualized therapy programs typically consist of three to five sessions per week lasting three to six weeks.
A program to accelerate functional progress through the use of the TheraSuit® — a soft canvas suit with bungee-like cords attached — and the Universal Exercise Cage, also called the Spider Cage. When used together, the pull from the bungee-like cords mimics what the child should be feeling when he or she is moving during gross and fine motor patterns, thus retraining the brain so the child can move independently without the TheraSuit® on.
A program that follows the surgical cutting of sensory nerve rootlets that cause spasticity. When the spasticity is relieved, the underlying muscle groups can begin to work more normally so that mobility and funtion can improve. These patients also receive therapy in the TheraSuit®.
A program used to increase the use of a child’s arm affected or weakened as the result of a neurological injury. A constraint(cast) is placed on the unaffected arm throughout most of the child’s waking hours and during therapy sessions to increase use of the injured arm for self-care and play.
A program designed to help children with special needs experience walking utilizing the first wearable robotic platform. The robotic legs integrate into the Rifton Pacer gait trainer. Through intensive PT sessions, this cutting edge technology is revolutionizing mobility for children with special needs. It is effective for children who are able to walk as well as not walk. Call to schedule an appointment.
Intensive therapy programs are tailored for children between the ages of 2 1⁄2 and 12 who meet specific criteria. Patients who may benefit from our intensive therapy programs will be screened and evaluated by our licensed, certified therapists before beginning therapy.
Led by certified physical and occupational therapists, one-to-one sessions focus on:
After completion, patients and parents will be provided with an individualized home program.
Our application process helps us get to know your child better and ensures that both you and your child are ready for this type of intervention.
Fill out the application for the program you’re interested in.
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Fax completed applications to 904.271.7515. Once our our team receives the application, we’ll contact you to discuss it and determine, together with you, if this program is a good fit for you and your child.
After your application is submitted, our team may contact you to complete these additional forms.
While you await review of your application, we provide this Parent Guide so you can learn more about what to expect, what a typical day is like, billing & insurance, area hotels and more.
The Parent Guide also includes information on our make-up policy for changes to the schedule.
The pediatric-trained therapists at the Wolfson Children’s Intensive Therapy Center are experienced in many childhood medical and developmental conditions that affect a child’s ability to live life to full potential. Using a team approach, we work with you, your child and other medical professionals to provide specialized care that is personalized for your child’s individual needs.
Our Intensive Therapy Center is located in the Nocatee area of Jacksonville, and helps children from North Florida, South Georgia and beyond.
