Welcome to the Buckaroo Barn!
An Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic for Special Little Buckaroos
    

Physical Therapy

     ​Pediatric physical therapists help children who struggle with body function deficits including strength, balance, & coordination. Our physical therapists conduct comprehensive evaluations to help identify areas of need within these domains and develop dynamic treatment plans to promote functional outcomes. They help children problem-solve physical limitations, promote adaptability, and maximize their potential. Our PTs work on a variety of skills, including but not limited to: 
  • strength (both core and extremity) 
  • balance
  • coordination
  • muscle flexibility
  • body awareness
  • motor planning
  • ambulation (walking, running, jumping, etc.)

Benefits of Physical Therapy include:

  • Improved balance, posture, and equilibrium
  • Improved endurance and stability
  • Increased neuromotor function
  • Increased mobility of pelvis, spine, and hip joints
  • Increase motivation and muscle strength

Physical Therapy also provides:

  • Bilateral integration 
  • Body awareness
  • Dynamic postural satiability 
  • Midline orientation
  • Modification of muscle tone
  • Musculoskeletal alignment
  • Problem-solving movement strategies in highly motivating and natural environments
  • Belief in ones functional capabilities

We use a variety of treatment tools to achieve the highest therapy potential.

     The therapist carefully provides the degree of sensory input activities that are enjoyable and challenging for the patient. In addition, the natural environment we provide motivates the patient to actively participate, allowing new posture and movement strategies. 
     The three-dimensional movement of a horse provides a repetitive pattern of movement to the patient's body similar to the pattern of normal human walking.  For some patients, the promise of giving a horse a carrot after their session is motivation enough to push themselves to do their best!
     Walkers and gait trainers can help the patient gain strength, confidence and coordination to be able to ambulate about their home environment more easily.

Testimonials

     "Buckaroo Barn is a place where children's dreams come true and parents watch miracles happen.
     John (seven years old with Cerebral Palsy) has been under Kristye's care at the Buckaroo Barn for three years. The horse back riding and physical therapy have helped John's legs develop and strengthen. He has gone from strictly crawling to walking with some assistance.
     The sessions at Buckaroo Barn have also been wonderful for John's mind and spirit. John is more out going, happier, more independent, and more confident.
     Kristye and her staff treat John with kindness and gentleness, yet they are firm in their instruction which is what John needs. We truly appreciate what Kristye and her staff at the Buckaroo Barn have done for John and our family."
                                                             Perry Pickard
     "My son, Conor, is five years old and has been attending hippotherapy for 2.5 years, and it has done wonders for him. He has low tone CP and could only ride with the use of a boppy pillow for 15 minutes at a time when he started. He now rides for an hour sitting up with and without the use of a handle. Conor is also able to sit up on his own and can stand for a few seconds with assistance.  Conor has made great progress.
     The staff at the Buckaroo Barn is wonderful and they all want Conor to reach every possible goal. I am grateful I found them."
                                                           Tammy Rivera
                                               A Very Thankful Mother