Paediatric Physiotherapy is an evidence-based therapy that assists to not only improve and optimise physical development in babies/children and improve movement dysfunction but also achieve family centred goals. Therapy can be provided to children of all ages and areas including
- gross motor
- balance and coordination
- fine motor
- neurological
- infant movement patterns
- sensory motor
- musculoskeletal posture, movement, strength and endurance
- chronic childhood conditions
Physical problems in children can begin in early stages of life. Paediatric Physiotherapy plays an important role in a number of conditions in infants and children.
You should see a Physiotherapist if you have concerns of:
- Torticollis (increased tightness on one side of the neck resulting in the inability to turn the head to one side)
- Plagiocephaly (flat spot on the back of your child’s head)
- Feels floppy or stiff with movement
- They have notable differences between sides
- Not meeting their developmental milestones
- Concerns with the way they are walking e.g. toe walking
- Excessively clumsy or un-coordinated
Physiotherapy has also been proven to be effective in genetic diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Joint Hypermobility Syndromes and Juvenile Arthritis.
Treatment combines fun and play based activities with a family centred approach in order to facilitate family involvement and improve the quality of life of the child. If you have concerns about your child’s movement or development make an appointment today.