Bayan Abdallat

Hello! My name is Dr. Bayan Abdallat, and I am a developmental physical therapist. I grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Missouri a couple years ago after getting married. I have experience with a variety of diagnoses and love helping children and parents feel empowered in their therapy journey. I believe healthcare is a collaboration between the provider and the family. I am very excited to help get your little ones moving optimally! In my free time, I enjoy working out at the gym, spending time with loved ones, and cheering on my favorite sports teams—OU and OKC Thunder!

Physical Therapist

What does a developmental physical therapist (PT) do?

A developmental PT evaluates a child’s movement system, providing interventions that target muscle length and strength, range of motion, alignment, balance, coordination, endurance, gait and gross motor skills.

Seek out our services if your child:

  • has limited head rotation or demonstrates a consistent head tilt

  • does not have head control by 3 months

  • is not rolling from back to tummy and tummy to back by 6-7 months

  • is not sitting independently by 6-8 months

  • is not crawling by 8-10 months

  • is not walking by 16 months

  • Diagnoses such as:

    • Torticollis and/or plagiocephaly

    • Developmental delays

    • Gait (walking) and/or balance abnormalities

    • Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or other developmental or acquired diagnoses that affect positioning/alignment/movement

What to expect - PT evaluation visit (60-75 minutes):

  • Meeting your child’s therapist!

  • Parent interview to discuss relevant pregnancy/labor/delivery details, your child’s medical and developmental history, and any concerns.

  • Observation and hands-on assessments to evaluate muscle length/strength, range of motion, reflexes, movement patterns, and gross motor skills.

  • Standardized assessment and discussion of data.

  • Developing plan of care, including treatment options and recommended visit frequency that suits patient needs and the family’s schedule.

  • Home exercise program to start working on skills right away!

What to expect - PT treatment visit (45 minutes):

  • Discussion of progress since last visit.

  • Brief observation and informal assessment.

  • Treatment (with parent education throughout).

  • Discussion of interventions provided, along with hands-on practice by parent to ensure comfort with new handling techniques/activities.

  • Addressing parent questions or concerns.

  • Updated home exercise program to continue supporting progress!

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