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Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Helping dedicated caregivers navigate complex systems, reduce physical and emotional strain, and feel confident in their role—so your whole family can thrive, not just survive.

A Parent's Guide to: Preventing Injury

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Enter your information below to grab this free downloadable guide — inside, you’ll discover:


✅ Why protecting your body is just as important as caring for your child

✅ The most common injuries parents and caregivers face—and how to prevent them

✅ Step-by-step tips to lift, transfer, and move with better body mechanics

✅ Simple changes at home that reduce physical strain during daily caregiving

✅ A resource list full of trusted tools, support networks, and adaptive equipment

✅ And so much more to help you care with confidence—without burning out!

Is This For You?

Are you a parent of a child with disabilities who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure where to turn next? Maybe you're constantly advocating, coordinating care, and physically managing your child’s needs—while quietly feeling burnt out, anxious, or in pain yourself.

You’re doing everything you can for your child—but you deserve support, too.

At Foundation First Physical Therapy, we help parents like you feel strong, confident, and supported—both physically and emotionally—through expert pediatric physical therapy, personalized coaching, and practical guidance that fits your real life.

Whether you're struggling with caregiver fatigue, physical aches and pains from lifting and moving your child, or feeling lost in the maze of systems and services, we’re here to help.

Our 6-month coaching program is tailored to your family’s needs and includes one-on-one support, physical therapy consultations, home visits, equipment recommendations, and help navigating the complex world of care and resources. We’ll help you create a home setup that works, feel more confident in your caregiving, and get back to enjoying time together as a family.

You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to keep running on empty. Let’s build a stronger foundation for your child’s care by starting with you.

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Julie T. & Emily Simpkins

I am happy to say that I’ve not only had the honor of working along side Paige Ryan but also had her as my daughter’s physical therapist. My daughter, Emily, has severe special needs and she has benefited greatly because of the therapy she received from Paige. Paige is dedicated, hard working and very knowledgeable about the field of physical therapy. We could not have asked for better! It taught me so much to work along side her and to see her with other clients as well. She’s informative, easy to talk to and is fun to be around. I am grateful for the time my daughter and I had with her and would highly recommend her. To have her help means you are getting the best service possible!

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Now serving clients of Chelmsford, MA & surrounding areas

You deserve to feel supported and strong in your caregiving role.

Personalized coaching for parents of children with disabilities.


Strategies to prevent caregiver pain and burnout.


In-home pediatric physical therapy.


Equipment evaluations and medical necessity letters.


Six-month program to navigate systems with confidence.


Support for movement, stress, and sleep.


Compassionate care from a fellow parent and pediatric PT.

© 2025 by Paige Ryan at Foundation First Physical Therapy, LLC.​ DISCLAIMER: All information on this website is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website. Physical therapy services are only available and will only be provided in the state of Massachusettes. All services provided outside of the state of Massachusettes are within the scope of a personal trainer and/or certified wellness coach.​

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