- Akron Central Schools
- What is Physical Therapy?
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WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY or PT?School based physical therapy helps provide important individualized treatments and guidance with environmental adaptations to help ensure every student can successfully participate in the educational environment. Treatments are offered to help our younger students reach their developmental milestones or to students with disabilities through a variety of exercises, games, and establishment of home exercise programs.Additional help with acquiring and maintaining durable medical equipment (orthotics, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) is also offered as a part of physical therapy.Physical therapy helps ensure that every child can reach his or her maximum potential throughout their school years.