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At Sumlar Therapy, We Offer A Place For Helping, Healing, Loving, & Believing
Specializing in Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy
At Sumlar Therapy Services Inc., our mission is to provide exceptional pediatric therapy services that are beneficial and enjoyable for children, sought after by families and educators, and a source of pride for our employees. Since 2001, families and educators across Alabama have trusted us for innovative, personalized pediatric PT, and OT services.
Sumlar Therapy offers school-based programs in Alabama. Our proximity to Fort Rucker allows us to serve military families through our pediatric therapy services and career opportunities. We are therapist-owned and patient-focused — every member of the Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. team is committed to helping children achieve success in everyday life.
Sumlar Therapy offers both clinic-based therapy and school-based programs. Our clinic is in Ozark, AL. Our proximity to Fort Novosel, formally known as Fort Rucker, allows us to serve military families through our pediatric therapy services and career opportunities. We are therapist-owned and patient-focused — every member of the Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. team is committed to helping children achieve success in everyday life.
Learn more about school partnerships, pediatrician referrals, & starting your child’s therapy program with Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc.
An Innovative Approach to Pediatric Therapy
We offer physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children of all ability levels. We specialize in developmental delays and disorders and welcome children from infancy through their teenage years. All of our therapy services are tailored to a child’s particular needs and are designed to assist with the child’s needs in their home, community, and school.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
We are looking for dedicated pediatric therapists & professionals who share our vision of serving children with special needs.
Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping a child improve their range of motion, flexibility, strength, and movement patterns. A pediatric physical therapy program is designed to help a child improve their gross motor skills and ability to perform tasks using large muscle groups. This includes improving function in muscles that help us get from one place to the next and perform tasks like sitting up, kicking a ball, walking and running, or propelling a wheelchair.
School-Based Physical Therapy
School-based physical therapy programs are centered on providing students of all ages with the necessary support and adaptations required to successfully complete school-related activities. Some examples could be:
- Sitting in various positions required for circle time
- Proper alignment in school-based chairs to enhance posture and attention
- Accessing the bathroom
- Negotiating stairs or curbs
- Exploring playground equipment
- Participating in physical education with peers
- Navigating the cafeteria
- Walking classroom or campus distances with classmates
Overall, school-based physical therapy is essential in helping students access their educational environment with independence and confidence.
Occupational Therapy
An occupational therapist helps children develop, recover, improve and maintain fine motor skills needed for daily living and working — their “occupations.” Pediatric occupational therapy centers around helping children strengthen their fine motor skills or small muscle movements like using their hands and fingers. Additionally, OTs help children improve their visual perceptual skills and manage sensory processing differences.
School-Based Occupational Therapy
Our school-based OT programs provide students with developmental delays or disabilities with support to help them better access their educational environment. Occupational therapy activities promote fine motor skills and written communication while helping a child learn how to accomplish daily tasks required in school.
This includes:
- Holding a pencil, crayon, or writing utensil
- Writing sentences
- Holding scissors
- Taking notes off a whiteboard or blackboard
- Turning pages of a book
- Opening a door
- Tying their shoes
- Zipping or buttoning clothes
Our therapists collaborate with parents, teachers, and other educators to provide students with ways to reach their full potential and make the most out of their time in the classroom.
For further questions regarding our pediatric therapy services, please contact us today at 334-445-6336.