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Physical Therapy

When your patient experiences difficulty with movement due to illness, injury or developmental delay, our pediatric physical therapy team provides support to improve independent mobility.

About Us

Children’s Nebraska's Physical Therapy offers personalized evaluations and care for children. Some of our therapists work in the hospital with children admitted for medically complex illnesses, while others provide outpatient therapy at our specialty clinics.

Our team emphasizes family involvement because we know children make faster progress and achieve their goals more effectively when parents and therapists collaborate. We work with parents or caregivers during therapy sessions to ensure they understand the skills to practice at home. Together, we focus on improving your patient’s mobility and interaction with their environment to help them thrive.

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Referrals can be sent through our online portal, EpicCare Link. First-time users must click "Request New Account" to enroll.

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Contact Us

Children’s Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Center

Children’s Nebraska – West Omaha

Children’s Rehabilitation Services – Lincoln

Providers' Priority Line

Additional Information:

The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.

Conditions We Treat

Pediatric physical therapy can help with many different medical conditions and disorders, including:

Meet Our Providers

Meet our team of physical therapists. They focus solely on treating infants, children, adolescents and young adults, using evidence-based practices and guidelines.

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Kayli E. Christensen, PT

Language: English

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Tera R. Sasso-Blahak

Tera R. Sasso-Blahak, PT

Language: English

Specialty: Physical Therapy

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Margaret Brugman

Language: English

Specialty: Physical Therapy

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Charlene Cortez

Language: English

Specialty: Physical Therapy

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Alexander M. Harms, PT

Language: English

Specialties: Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy

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Haeley B. Petersen, PT

Language: English

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Treatments and Services

Our physical therapists work with each child to create an individualized program. Treatment focuses on improving strength, coordination and balance and may include:

Locations

Children’s Nebraska – West Omaha

20502 Roosevelt Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Children's Nebraska Rehabilitation Services – Lincoln

5930 Vandervoort Drive Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68516

Related Specialties

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Rehabilitation Services | For Providers

Whether your patient has a congenital disorder or is recovering from an accident, illness or injury, Rehabilitation Services at Children’s Nebraska provides personalized care to support their functioning and help them thrive.
Toddler drinking out of sippy cup.

Feeding & Swallowing Therapy | For Providers

Children need proper nutrition to grow and thrive. If your patient is having difficulty eating or swallowing, refusing food or exhibiting extreme picky eating habits, we can help.
Young girl working with speech therapist.

Speech Therapy | For Providers

Effective communication fosters strong connections. When your patient struggles to express themselves, you can rely on our pediatric speech therapy team to provide the support they need, just a referral away.
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Occupational Therapy | For Providers

We recognize that every child grows and develops at their own pace. If your patient requires additional support in mastering daily skills, our dedicated pediatric occupational therapists are available to provide guidance every step of the way.

What Sets Us Apart

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Pediatric-Focused

Our physical therapists are solely dedicated to caring for infants, children and adolescents, using evidence-based practices and treatments to provide the best care for every child.

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Personalized Plans

Our providers personalize care plans for each child, helping to maximize the child’s mobility and their interaction with the environment.

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Family Involvement

We consider families valuable members of our team, so our physical therapists work closely with parents to enhance a child’s progress.