Providing pediatric physical therapy, pelvic floor therapy for all genders in Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken), Bergen County (Ridgewood & surrounding areas) & NYC. We also provide services in the comfort of your home or in our office space in Hoboken, NJ.
We provide individualized care to each child and specialize in pregnancy, postpartum care.
OUR SERVICES
PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Torticollis
Plagiocephaly/Flat Head
Developmental Delays
Gross Motor Delays
Hypotonia (Low muscle tone)
Sensory Processing Disorder
Orthopedic injuries
Balance and coordination difficulties
Autism spectrum disorders
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Urgency, Frequency
Enuresis/Bedwetting
Constipation
Encopresis
Torticollis
Torticollis is a condition in which an infant holds his or her head tilted to one side and has difficulty turning the head to the opposite side. It affects the baby either at birth, which is called “congenital muscular torticollis”, or after birth called “acquired torticollis”
Symptoms
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Prefers to look or turn to one side
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Difficulties with tummy time
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Difficulties breastfeeding on one side
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Flatness on one side of the back of the head or across the back of the head
Dr Lima offers treatment for torticollis and other developmental delays in NYC, Jersey City, Hoboken & Ridgewood, NJ.
How can pediatric physical therapy help
Treatment for torticollis is different depending on the child’s age and severity of the condition. The earlier we can see your baby the better the outcome will be.
We focus on improving mid-line alignment, decreasing muscular restrictions, re-positioning, stretching & strengthening.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pregnancy care
Postpartum care
Diastasis Recti
Pelvic girdle pain
Vaginismus
Prolapse
Vulvodynia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Urgency, Frequency
Constipation
Pelvic Pain
Hip Pain
Low Back pain
Endometriosis
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
Providing Postpartum Care for Jersey City, Hoboken & Bergen County
Congratulations you are cleared at 6 weeks postpartum. But now what?
You may still have pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, scar tissue, low back pain, hip pain, urinary incontinence, feeling overall weakness, diastasis recti and the list goes on and on!
Whether you had a vaginal birth or a C section- pelvic floor therapy in your postpartum journey can help your body, mind and confidence. We can assess your overall strength, posture, diastasis recti, scar tissue, pelvic floor, hips, low back. And we can come with a plan of care that will help you on the path to healing. Whether you are 6 weeks or 6 years you can still benefit from postpartum care.
FAQs
What should I expect during a women's health/pelvic floor physical therapy initial evaluation?
We will ask you a very detailed history and go over all of your symptoms that you are presenting with. We will assess your posture and joint range of motion, as well as your strength. If you are coming in for a pelvic floor initial evaluation, we will may do an internal exam if needed to palpate the muscles that may responsible for your symptoms. From this evaluation, we will determine what exercises to give you as part of your home exercise program and crate a plan for future visits.
Do I need a doctor’s referral & Do you accept insurance?
You can see a physical therapist without a physical therapy script for either up to 10 visits or 30 calendar days, whichever comes first. This jurisdiction is allowed through Direct Access in New York State & New Jersey. After that time, you will need to contact a doctor to obtain a physical therapy script.
We are out of network with all insurances but we do provide a super bill at the end of every session. You can submit that to the insurance for potential reimbursement.
What should I expect during a pediatric physical therapy initial evaluation
We will examine and observe your child while exploring your child’s medical history, discussing their health issues, and talking with you about the goals of therapy. At the end of the evaluation, we will present the findings and results, and give you a plan for therapy tailored to your child’s needs.
Who needs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, pelvic pain, painful sex, back pain, hip pain, incontinence, constipation, urinary urgency, frequency or sexual dysfunction can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy.
Any children who are chronically constipated, experiencing urinary leakage, bed-wetting, urinary urgency, frequency, fecal incontinence can benefit from pelvic floor therapy.
Dr Lima Iype
Dr. Lima graduated with a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Long Island University in 2010. She specializes in treating pediatrics and pelvic health conditions. Dr Lima's mission is to help babies, toddlers gain independence and reach their full potential when navigating their environment.
She has two wonderful children as well and experienced two very different pregnancies, deliveries which lead her to the journey into pelvic floor therapy. Prioritizing pelvic health is essential in every individual especially during pregnancy & postpartum. Dr Lima provides services in NYC, Jersey City, Hoboken & Bergen County.
Contact
Call to schedule an appointment or use the contact form below
Free phone consultation available
Teletherapy options available
At home therapy in NYC, Jersey City, Hoboken, Bergen County, NJ.
Visit our office space :
Hoboken Family Chiropractic + Wellness
113 Monroe St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
914-471-1432