Physiotherapy

What does a paediatric physiotherapist do and how can they benefit your child?

Assess a child’s current functional capacity & identify any limitations

Movement is fundamental to engage and inspire a child’s curiosity, explore their surroundings and connect with the world around them.

Provide creative and fun ways to implement individualised therapy suited to each client

Children aren’t just mini-adults . . . They think differently, move differently and are built differently!

Disabilities and conditions we work with

Cerebral Palsy
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Down Syndrome
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Autism, GDD & ADHD
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Brain Injury
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Muscular dystrophies

Other congenital syndromes or conditions.

Early intervention not only enhances a child’s physical capacity and independence but also contributes to the improvement of cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being.
Your child’s treatment plan might involve hands-on physiotherapy, learning more about their condition and ways to enhance their well-being, suggesting fun activities or exercises for them to try at home or school, recommending helpful equipment, and connecting with other health professionals and support providers for additional assistance.

Click each tile below to see more information on the areas a paediatric physiotherapist can work on.

Babies (from 6 months) & children who are slower at meeting their motor milestones e.g. Babies who are late crawling & walking

Motor Skills

Sitting
Crawling
Running
Jumping
Throwing & catching
Climbing stairs

Rheumatological & Pain Conditions: Children who have arthritis, myositis, or chronic pain

Mobilisation: Controlled, rhythmic stretches to reduce joint restriction and restore movement

Manipulation: Sharp stretch to reduce joint restriction

Post fracture, post surgery, pains.

Strategies to prevent injury, promote health & enhance performance, including diet, sport & exercise.

W-sitting
Bottom shuffling
Toe walking
& more

In the form of home exercise programs & hydrotherapy, to recover & support normal function & address contributing factors

Modifying or temporarily stopping activities to reduce loading and promote healing
Structured plans for return to normal activity

What does the initial appointment look like?

Discuss your child’s condition, patterns, past injuries, pains and trauma, as well as hobbies, interests, likes, dislikes & other concerns.

Identify strengths, areas of difficulty, & potential causes difficulties.

Assess your child’s motor & overall development, using clinical observations, special measures, & specific hands on assessment techniques.

Develop a treatment program in collaboration with you and your child, which aims to address your child’s difficulties & maximise their abilities.

To find out who our Physiotherapists are, click here.

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