Neha Mehta, PT, MS
Pediatric Physical Therapy Lead
Neha Mehta, PT, MS, a highly experienced and compassionate physical therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with medically complex children across age ranges. She specializes in neuromuscular rehabilitation and takes a collaborative, family-centered approach to care.
Specialties:
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation – Intensive and Traditional Model
- Task-specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES)
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (Level 1)
- Early Identification and Management of Developmental Delay
- Early Powered Mobility
- Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology
Clinical expertise includes treating children with a wide range of medical and developmental conditions, including:
- Orthopedic: Musculoskeletal conditions like DDH, scoliosis, fractures, post-surgical rehabilitation, gait abnormalities like toe walking, mobility limitations, and functional recovery
- Neurological: Conditions affecting strength, coordination, balance, and motor development- like CP, Spina Bifida, TBI and acquired brain injury, Spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders like dystrophy, peripheral nerve injuries, developmental delays and motor coordination challenges.
- Cardiopulmonary: Conditions impacting endurance, activity tolerance, and functional mobility like congenital heart disease, recovery following cardiac surgery, cystic fibrosis, and functional deconditioning following prolonged hospitalization
- Genetic and Metabolic: Complex conditions requiring individualized treatment approaches like Down syndrome, SMA, EDS, metabolic disorders affecting strength, endurance and motor function, and other rare genetic conditions.
With advanced training in neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and a passion for innovation, Neha is committed to helping each child she serves reach their fullest potential.
