Pediatric Physical Therapist
Ms. Kim Fong is a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Westfield, NJ
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of developmental, neuromuscular, congenital, skeletal, and acquired diseases and disorders in infants, children and adolescents.
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, Kim Fong, LAC, PT performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of balance and coordination disorders, impaired motor skills, strength and endurance disorders, and cognitive and sensory processing disorders. Pediatric Physical Therapy is
a medical specialty dealing with children's musculoskeletal, spinal, neurological, balance, and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Pediatric Physical Therapists include multiple sclerosis (MS), orthopedic and skeletal dysfunction, spina bifida, athletic or traumatic injury, congenital physical impairment, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders like stroke, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and Parkinson's disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Physical Therapists
include diagnostic imaging, practical development of motor and mobility skills, adapting toys for play, therapeutic strength and endurance exercise, balance and coordination activities, parental care education, water therapy, and applying assistive technology.
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in anatomy, histology, including embryonic development, genetics, biomechanics, neurological function, neuroscience, and pathology, behavioral sciences, and understanding of diseases or conditions that necessitate physical therapy care, that affect systems that in turn necessitate physical therapy care (comorbidities), and that influence the type of intervention that can be given.
Pediatric Physical Therapists in Westfield, NJ
Acupuncturist
Ms. Kim Fong is an Acupuncturist in Westfield, NJ
with special training and skill in treating symptoms of physical and mental health disorders.
As an Acupuncturist, Kim Fong, LAC, PT performs
treatment of chronic pain, emotional disturbances, and pain resulting from acute injury or illness. Acupuncture is
a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that involves inserting needles into a patient's skin at key neurological points to promote rapid symptom relief. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Acupuncturists include migraine, arthritis, anxiety, high blood pressure, nausea, dental pain, depression, allergies, and chronic pain in the joints, bones, and muscles.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acupuncturists
include auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and acupressure, as well as procedures that use acupuncture principles, such as like moxibustion and cupping.
An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.
Acupuncturists in Westfield, NJ
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Ms. Kim Fong is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Westfield, NJ
with special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Kim Fong, LAC, PT performs
skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is
the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Orthopedic Physical Therapists include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Physical Therapists
include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.
Orthopedic Physical Therapists in Westfield, NJ
