Pediatric Rehabilitation
A new bike called a functional electrical stimulation therapy bike is the newest piece of equipment at CHKD’s inpatient rehabilitation unit. It works by sending small electrical pulses to paralyzed muscles to restore or improve their function. In this photo, patient Ian Balutis uses the bike to help recover from paralysis caused by inflammation of his spinal cord. Read more here.
Telehealth Appointments Now Available
CHKD specialists are now offering secure and convenient appointments via telehealth. This means that your child can get the care they need from the CHKD physician you trust … all from the safety and comfort of your home.
Read more about how the process works here. To schedule a telehealth appointment, call (757) 668-9915.
Rehabilitation Services for infants, children, and adolescents
CHKD's rehabilitation services provide a comprehensive approach to improving and restoring function through the use of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services for infants, children, and adolescents.
Whether your child has had an acute decline in function from injury, illness or surgery, or has functional challenges relating to a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal diagnosis, we have an extensive program aimed at family-centered care and optimizing functional independence of the patient.
We utilize a multidisciplinary approach with collaboration with orthopedics, mental health, pain and palliative medicine teams.
Our services include:
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Outpatient therapy services
- Comprehensive special needs program and special therapy programs
- Rehab medicine
- Traumatic brain injury management
- Spasticity management
- Pain management
- Advanced technology and robotics therapy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Locations
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A
6425 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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B
680 Oyster Point Road
Newport News, VA 23606
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C
400 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507
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D
500 Discovery Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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E
2021 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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F
3960 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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G
5832 Harbour View Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23435
