Physical Therapy in West Des Moines

PT FOR Children

What is pediatric pT and how can it help my child?

Pediatric physical therapy (PT) focuses on improving a child’s strength, mobility, balance, and coordination to support their ability to move and participate in daily activities. Pediatric physical therapists use fun and engaging exercises to help children strengthen their muscles, improve motor skills, and gain confidence in their movement. Parents may seek physical therapy if their child:

  • Is delayed in gross motor milestones, such as crawling, walking, or running

  • Has difficulty with balance or coordination, such as frequent falling or trouble climbing stairs

  • Displays unusual walking patterns, such as toe-walking or limping

  • Has a condition affecting their muscles or joints, such as low muscle tone, scoliosis, or cerebral palsy

  • Has an orthopedic conditions like clubfoot, or fracture

  • Has Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida

  • Has a genetic condition such as down syndrome

  • Is recovering from an injury or surgery that impacts their mobility

  • Pain or discomfort while moving

  • Unique posture or movement patterns, such as favoring one side

  • Plagiocephaly

  • Torticollis

What are the benefits of pediatric physical therapy?

  • Gain strength, balance, and flexibility

  • Improve posture and alignment

  • Enhance coordination for daily activities and play

  • Achieve developmental milestones at their own pace

  • Build confidence in their physical abilities

PT FOR ADULTS

Whether you are experiencing chronic or acute pain from old or new injuries, or chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, our PT is ready to help reduce pain, strengthen muscles and increase mobility.

Take a look into our Physical therapy rooms

Indoor climbing wall with colorful holds, padded mats on the floor for safety, and a section with a climbing rope.
Therapy or massage room with a black massage table, a step platform, a rolling stool, a black cabinet filled with towels and therapy equipment, and a small table with water glasses in a plain room with light-colored walls and wood-patterned flooring.
A collection of colorful plastic balls in various colors including blue, green, yellow, pink, orange, and purple.
Indoor children's playroom with swings, slide, mats, and toys near large windows for pediatric occupational, speech and physical therapy.
Children's playroom in waiting room with a white table, pastel colored chairs, a white bookshelf with toys and books, a plush bean bag with a stuffed orca, a white fluffy rug, and three colorful abstract art pieces on a beige wall.
Physical Therapy room with a large black exercise ball on the floor, a dark wooden shelf with folded white towels, a blue exercise ball, and a blue half dome balance trainer on top of the shelf. There is also a small white basket, a black stool.
Outline of a dove on a muted green background.

A note from Andrea Simeck, PT

“I am a licensed Physical Therapist with over 15 years of experience in helping kids and adults regain mobility and improve their quality of life. After receiving my Bachelor's degree from Hastings College, I graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in 2007, and I have since practiced in both pediatric therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation.

I am passionate about developing personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs and goals. I believe in a holistic approach that integrates manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, muscle energy and soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercises, patient education, and play for kids to promote healing and prevent future injuries.

Physical therapy combines my favorite things: the amazingly designed human body and serving others. My passion stems from my desire to follow humbly in the footsteps of Jesus and love all people. I am committed to providing compassionate care and empowering patients to take an active role in their journeys towards recovery.”