Children's Hospital ProgramTelehealth
Minds Matter Concussion Program
📍 Philadelphia
Vestibular/BalanceNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical Therapy
Concussion specialist
Heather Aker DHSc, DPT
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Telehealth available · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Heather Aker, DHSc, DPT practices Physical Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and subspecializes in Concussion Rehab. They see patients at Minds Matter Concussion Program, part of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
The listed clinical focus includes Vestibular Rehab and Pediatric Concussion. In this directory the listing sits under Vestibular/Balance, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation/Brain Injury.
The practice sees children and teenagers, and telehealth appointments are available.
Services
Vestibular/BalancePhysical TherapyRehabilitation/Brain InjuryMultidisciplinary Concussion
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionVestibular RehabPediatric Concussion
Details
Provider typePhysical Therapist
SpecialtyPhysical Therapy
PracticeMinds Matter Concussion Program
Health systemChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
ServesPediatric/Youth
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Heather Aker in Philadelphia usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- spotting a concussion in a child who can't describe it — What to watch for in a child too young to tell you what hurts.
- how to assess a head injury at home — The danger signs that mean the ER tonight, and why no home test rules a concussion out.
- what physical therapy does for a concussion — Cervical, vestibular and oculomotor work, exertion testing, and how strong the evidence is.
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