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Pediatric Scar Therapy

Help your child move more comfortably and confidently after surgery.

A scar may look healed on the surface while the skin and tissues underneath still feel tight, sensitive, or restricted. Our pediatric physical therapists provide gentle, individualized scar care to help infants, children, and teens move with greater comfort and confidence.

Could Your Child's Scar Be Affecting Their Movement?

Every scar heals differently. Some remain soft and mobile, while others may become tight, raised, sensitive, or difficult to move over.

Scar management may help if any of the following sound familiar:

  • Your child avoids touching or moving around the scar.
  • The scar feels tight, firm, raised, or stuck.
  • Your child has pain, pulling, itching, or sensitivity near the scar.
  • Your child has difficulty stretching, standing tall, reaching, crawling, walking, or returning to play.
  • Their movement has changed since surgery.
  • Clothing or touch over the scar is uncomfortable.
  • Your child has an older scar that has never been assessed.
  • You want guidance on safely caring for your child’s scar at home.

You do not have to wait until the scar becomes a larger concern. We can assess how it is healing and give your family practical tools to support comfort and movement.

"I cannot share enough wonderful things about Bloom. We had our baby boy in therapy for 7 months with no progress. After just a few sessions, we saw amazing progress!"

- Kathleen

Scar Care Is About Comfort, Movement, and Function

Scar tissue can affect the skin and the layers of tissue beneath it. When those layers do not glide and move freely, a child may experience tightness, sensitivity, discomfort, or changes in the way they move.

Our primary goal is functional improvement. Depending on your child’s needs, scar management may help:

  • Improve the mobility of the scar and surrounding tissues
  • Reduce tightness, pulling, pain, or sensitivity
  • Increase comfort with touch, clothing, and daily care
  • Support more efficient movement after surgery
  • Help your child return more comfortably to play, school, sports, and everyday activities
  • Support milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking
  • Give your family a clear and manageable home-care plan
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Surgical Scars We Commonly Treat

We provide scar management for newborns through age 18 following a variety of surgeries, injuries, and medical procedures, including:

  • G-tube placement or removal
  • Cardiac or chest surgery
  • Abdominal or gastrointestinal surgery
  • Hernia repair or appendectomy
  • Orthopedic or spinal surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Trauma-related procedures
  • Other surgeries or injuries that have resulted in scar tightness, sensitivity, or movement restrictions

Not sure whether your child’s scar would benefit from treatment? We would be happy to talk through your concerns.

What Does Scar Management Look Like?

Your child’s care will be personalized based on the scar’s age and location, their stage of healing, their comfort level, and the activities that matter most to your family.

Gentle Scar Mobilization

Your physical therapist may use gentle, hands-on techniques to improve how the scar and surrounding tissues move. We always begin slowly and follow your child’s comfort and tolerance.

Sensory Input

Gentle vibration, touch, textures, and other sensory strategies may help your child become more comfortable with sensations around the scar.

Movement, Exercise, and Play

Treatment may include stretching, strengthening, age-appropriate movement, and play to help your child use their body confidently.

Taping or Silicone Recommendations

When appropriate, your therapist may recommend therapeutic taping or provide guidance about silicone gel or sheets based on the scar’s stage of healing.

A Home Plan You Can Actually Use

We will show you what to do at home, how often to do it, and what signs to watch for—so you leave feeling confident rather than overwhelmed.

We Treat The Whole Child

Scar management may be the primary reason your child comes to Bloom, or it may be incorporated into a broader physical therapy plan. We can address scar mobility while also supporting strength, posture, flexibility, developmental milestones, return to sports, pelvic health, and your child’s individual functional goals.

What Families Say About Bloom


"My son, started going with Dr. Ashley Hahn. Let me tell you, I don’t regret making the decision in taking him. He made incredible progress within weeks! She made my son feel loved and safe. One month in and we reached a huge milestone that I thought wasn’t possible. "

-Dayessi

"The techniques and expertise that she brought forth were second to none. With her help, we now feel more assured in our own ability to help our child. With special exercises and also a tremendous sense of peace and mind, we have a solution as opposed to the traditional anxiety parents feel. Thank You!"

- Victoria

Investment to Help Your Child BLOOM

Evaluation - $225
You Get: 60 minute session

Your evaluation includes:

  • A review of your child’s surgery and healing history
  • Assessment of the scar’s mobility, texture, sensitivity, and surrounding tissues
  • Evaluation of any related movement or functional concerns
  • Education about what we find
  • Initial hands-on treatment when appropriate
  • A personalized home-care plan
  • Time for your questions
  • Support from your physical therapist by text or email

Followup Session - $110

You Get: 30 minutes per session working toward your child's goals

Follow-up sessions may include:

  • Hands-on scar mobilization
  • Vibration or sensory techniques
  • Taping or silicone guidance when appropriate
  • Exercises, stretching, and play
  • Updates to your child’s home program
  • Education and support for your family

Children who are also working toward broader physical therapy goals may benefit from a full-length treatment session.

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Do you have Questions?


Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from parents like you!

FAQs

Your child must first be cleared by their surgeon or medical provider. Treatment often begins once the incision is fully closed and sufficiently healed, commonly around six weeks after surgery. Timing varies based on the procedure and your child's healing, so we always follow the guidance of their medical team.
Yes. We work with both recent and long-standing scars. Even if your child's surgery happened months or years ago, an evaluation can help determine whether the scar or surrounding tissues may be contributing to tightness, sensitivity, or movement restrictions.
You can schedule an evaluation without first obtaining a referral. We will let you know if additional documentation or communication with your child's medical provider is needed.
Absolutely. We can address the scar while also working on strength, mobility, gross motor milestones, posture, balance, sports participation, pelvic health, or any other goals that are important to your child.