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Physiotherapy can benefit children, especially during their crucial developmental stages. Whether your child has a diagnosed condition or simply needs a little help reaching their full potential, Physiotherapy can be a valuable tool.

Paediatric Physiotherapy is focused on movement, play, and therapeutic exercises to help children overcome physical challenges and achieve their developmental goals.

What to Expect During a Physiotherapy Session?

Your child's first physiotherapy session will involve a thorough assessment. This will include reviewing your child's medical history, observing their movement patterns, and discussing your concerns. Based on the assessment, the physiotherapist will develop a personalised treatment plan. Treatment sessions are typically fun and engaging, incorporating play-based activities, games, and exercises to motivate your child.

Techniques may include:

  • Therapeutic exercises: Stretching, strengthening, and coordination activities tailored to your child's needs.

  • Sensory-motor integration: Activities that help your child process sensory information and use it to control their movements.

  • Manual therapy: Gentle massage and mobilization techniques to improve joint and muscle function.

  • Assistive devices: Braces, splints, or other equipment to support movement and posture.

  • Education and home exercises: Teaching parents and caregivers techniques to support their child's progress between sessions.

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Techniques may include:

  • Therapeutic exercises: Stretching, strengthening, and coordination activities tailored to your child's needs.

  • Sensory-motor integration: Activities that help your child process sensory information and use it to control their movements.

  • Manual therapy: Gentle massage and mobilization techniques to improve joint and muscle function.

  • Assistive devices: Braces, splints, or other equipment to support movement and posture.

  • Education and home exercises: Teaching parents and caregivers techniques to support their child's progress between sessions.

  • Physio therapy can help in a number of ways!

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  • Gross motor development:

    Crawling, walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, dancing, climbing.

    Throwing, catching, kicking, hitting, and bouncing.

    Coordination and balance for play, sports, and daily activities.

  • Muscle and joint concerns:

    Muscle weakness, tightness, or abnormal tone (tight or floppy muscles).

    Joint pain or stiffness from injuries, arthritis, or other conditions.

    Posture and gait improvement.

    Gait retraining for conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, or toe walking.

  • Neurological & developmental conditions:

    Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy.

    Developmental disabilities including Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

  • Infant-specific needs:

    Torticollis, plagiocephaly, and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

    Early movement skills — supporting babies and toddlers to crawl, walk, and explore

  • Functional independence:

    Balance control for self-care tasks such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.

    Transitioning between positions (e.g. sitting to standing, lying to standing).

    Building strength and endurance for daily life, school, community access, and extracurricular activities.

  • Sports & fitness:

    Sports injuries: sprains, strains, and recovery support.

    Fitness and athletic performance for children and teens.

    Advanced skills like bike riding, scooter riding, or playing on playground equipment.

  • Post-surgical & complex care:

    Rehabilitation after surgery to restore movement and function.

    Chronic pain management.

    Hypermobility support.

  • Specialist interventions:

    Clinical Pilates for children and adolescents with a disability.

    Serial casting.

    Dynamic taping.

    Soft tissue treatments, including myofascial release.

    Prescription and use of assistive technology (e.g. mobility equipment).

  • Participation in life:

    Developing the movement and coordination skills needed for home, childcare, school (indoor and outdoor), and community physical activity programs.

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Benefits of Paediatric Physiotherapy:

    • Helps babies and toddlers reach developmental milestones.

    • Improves gross motor skills, strength, balance, posture, and coordination.

    • Enhances muscle flexibility, joint mobility, and gait.

    • Reduces pain and supports recovery from injuries or surgery.

    • Makes therapy fun and motivating with playful, age-appropriate activities.

    • Boosts confidence and self-esteem.

    • Increases independence and participation at home, school, and in the community.

    • Offers experienced support for children with autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, Down syndrome, and more.

    • Delivers tailored help for school-aged children to overcome movement challenges.

    • Works closely with parents, doctors, and other professionals to provide practical strategies and family education.