Board-certified rehabilitation physicians, hand-selected for you and your condition(s).
A multi-step plan to recovery.
Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions at Mary Free Bed Kids
Bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons all play key roles in how children move, learn, play, and grow. At Mary Free Bed Kids, our pediatric orthopedic rehabilitation program supports children from infancy through adolescence who are facing orthopedic conditions—whether due to injury, surgery, growth differences, or congenital concerns. We understand that young bodies are still developing, and rehabilitation must be tailored to support both immediate recovery and long-term mobility.
Supporting Growing Bodies Through Recovery
When a child experiences pain, injury, or surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system, the impact can reach far beyond physical movement. It may affect growth, participation in school or sports, and emotional confidence. Our pediatric rehabilitation specialists provide expert evaluation, evidence-based therapy, child-friendly equipment, and family-centered education to help restore strength, function, and independence.
Conditions We Treat
We support children and teens with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:
- Sports-related injuries
- Fractures, sprains, and ligament injuries
- Post-operative recovery following orthopedic surgery
- Congenital musculoskeletal differences
- Growth-related bone or joint concerns
- Chronic joint pain or overuse injuries
- Complex or multiple-trauma orthopedic conditions
Our Pediatric-Focused Rehabilitation Approach
Because children grow rapidly and their bodies adapt differently than adults, our orthopedic rehabilitation plans are tailored specifically for young patients. Every child begins with a comprehensive evaluation by pediatric specialists, followed by a personalized treatment plan.
Therapy may include strengthening, gait training, posture and alignment work, balance and coordination exercises, return-to-sport programming, and functional skill development designed to support both physical recovery and healthy development.
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What Sets Mary Free Bed Kids Apart
Pediatric-specialized team: Our staff includes pediatric physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and recreational therapists, all trained in childhood orthopedic recovery.
Advanced pediatric equipment: We use child-sized rehabilitative tools, gait-analysis systems, motion-tracking technology, and developmentally appropriate therapy equipment.
Growth-aware planning: Because children grow rapidly, we adjust therapy plans proactively to support musculoskeletal development and long-term mobility.
Family-centered care: We collaborate with families, pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, schools, and coaches to ensure children can safely and successfully return to daily routines, sports, and play.
How to Begin
Whether your child is recovering from an orthopedic injury, post-surgical procedure, or a newly identified condition, the first step is a pediatric rehabilitation evaluation. Our team will assess your child’s needs, develop goals, and create a customized plan to support recovery, development, and long-term success.
Schedule Pediatric Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Your child deserves expert, kid-focused orthopedic care designed to support growth, healing, and confidence. Schedule care today to connect with our pediatric rehabilitation specialists and begin your child’s journey toward improved mobility and strength.
/ Your Experience
In our inpatient program, you’ll enjoy an enriching environment with therapy gyms near your private room and many other resources.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Therapy:
The duration and intensity of your therapy will depend on your individual needs and tolerance. Research shows the sooner you begin rehabilitation at an appropriate level of intensity, the better your outcome will be.
Patients typically do three or more hours of therapy at least five days a week, with therapeutic recreation activities, rest and visits with family and friends on the weekends.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Technology:
A variety of specialized technology and rehabilitation equipment is available, including two therapy pools and a ceiling-mounted system that helps you safely and comfortably practice walking without being afraid of falling.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Support:
Your family is part of your team, too! After all, they’ll be helping you be as independent as possible after rehabilitation. That’s why we encourage loved ones to participate in your therapy sessions.
When your inpatient stay is over and you become a Mary Free Bed graduate, you can continue receiving therapy through our outpatient or home and community programs. We’ll be here to offer follow-up services for as long as you need us.
/ Meet the Team
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Registered nurses with rehabilitation and wound care certification, as well as nurse technicians.
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Occupational therapists to help you resume independence with daily activities, such as brushing your teeth, getting dressed, doing laundry and grocery shopping.
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Physical therapists to evaluate your strength, mobility and level of independence, then provide rehabilitation.
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Psychologists focus on your emotional well-being, which is just as important as your physical condition.
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Registered dietitians to evaluate your nutritional needs and monitor your food intake.
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Recreational therapists to help you get back to doing things you enjoy or introduce you to new leisure activities.
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A care manager who partners with you and your caregivers to help you adjust to your injury and prepare to return home.
/ Outpatient Experience
A musculoskeletal injury or condition can affect your life in many ways. Bone, joint or muscle pain could lead to short- or long-term problems, and may result in missed days at work or the inability to enjoy the activities you enjoy.
We want to help you function better and live a life with less pain, no matter whether you’ve graduated from our inpatient program or you need rehabilitation following surgery or a musculoskeletal injury.
We treat patients in our outpatient program with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions:
- Deconditioning
- Elbow/wrist/hand pain and injuries
- Shoulder pain and injuries
- Hip/knee pain and injuries
- Ankle/foot pain and injuries
- Back pain and injuries
- Temporal-Mandibular Joint disorders
- Ligamentous and tendinous injuries
- Total joint replacements and orthopedic surgery
- Multiple trauma injuries
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility
- Sports injuries
Your therapy program will include a thorough evaluation and assessment, along with a home exercise program created just for you. Depending on your condition, your appointment may also include a functional movement screen or gait assessment.
