Clinic Appointments
Our therapy rooms are welcoming, child focused, spacious and fully equipped. Located in central Beerwah with plenty of parking outside.
Mobile Services
Servicing the Sunshine Coast hinterland and rural and remote communities within 100km of Beerwah. Visiting homes, child care centres, schools and workplaces.
Tele-Health
We are able to provide quality care and therapy sessions via videoconferencing to support families in rural and remote communities.
What is Physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy aims to help and treat children and young people who experience physical problems and have difficulty with movement. Paediatric physiotherapists have expertise and skills in managing children with a range of conditions affecting their physical development, mobility and ability to participate in activities of everyday life. They can treat short and long-term conditions that impact on physical development, activity and their ability to participate in play, learning and socializing, as well as providing support to their families and carers.
For more information visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association website.
A child would benefit from seeing a physiotherapist if he/she:
Is a premature baby (under 36 weeks gestational age) or a low birth weight baby (under 1.5 kg)
Is a newborn baby and is having difficulty turning his/her head
Is a newborn baby and not tolerating tummy time
Is a newborn baby and has flat spots on the back or side of their heads, especially after 7 weeks old
Is having difficulty with rolling, sitting, crawling and walking
Has pigeon toes, bowlegs, in-rolling ankles, knock knees.
Has difficulties with coordination, balance, walking and running
Frequently falls, poor balance and coordination
Has any sports related injuries
Has poor posture or complains of frequent muscular pain
Our physiotherapists are experienced in working with:
Early intervention for children at risk of developmental delay eg prematurity
Developmental issues such as motor co-ordination difficulties
Rehabilitation needs following accident, surgery (including post-intervention therapy) or major health events (such as brain injury, stroke or tumour)
Post-botox therapy
Footwear and splinting prescription
Wheelchair, seating and equipment prescription
Developmental disabilities such as: Down Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing and Visual Impairments
Assessments
A typical assessment is between 45 – 90 minutes. Informal and formal assessments are often used depending on the needs and abilities of each child. We take a consultative approach throughout the assessment and take into consideration the needs of the family and goals of other professionals involved.
Therapy Sessions
A typical therapy session is between 30 – 60 minutes depending on the child’s goals. Sessions are unique and individualised and generally comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their goals. We also allow time for discussion with parents, carers, teachers to review goals, strategies, progress and homework activities.
Parent/Teacher Training
Training programs assist parents and teachers in furthering their knowledge about speech and language development. Programs can cater to any number of parents/teachers and can be held during work hours or after work hours.
Our Multidisciplinary Advantage
If your child requires support from a range of allied health professionals, our unique and collaborative working structure allows for your child to receive the best possible care from across all disciplines we offer. We are able offer joint assessments and therapy sessions with all our allied health services as well as joint feedback, goal-setting, and review meetings.
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No, you can simply make a booking to see one of our therapists. However, if your child is under the care of more than one health professional, it is often beneficial for their primary health carer to provide us with a formal referral as this can provide additional information on your child’s development which can then be used to help support your child’s speech and language needs.
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An initial assessment typically involves talking to a parent/caregiver to gather background information about the child, observing the child in his/her natural environment, completing a range of formal/informal assessments, and enjoying some play based activities. The activities and assessments conducted will vary depending on the child’s needs.
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We ask that you complete a client questionnaire prior to an initial appointment - you will receive a copy of this attached to your initial confirmation email. If you have any documents/reports from other professionals/teachers, these are handy to have available as well.
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Therapy sessions are unique and individualised to each child, depending on the child’s needs. Generally therapy sessions comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their individual goals. Therapy sessions typically run for 30-60 minutes. At each session, we also allow time for discussion with parents/carers/teachers to review goals, strategies, progress, and homework activities.
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Yes. There are a range of funding options available including NDIS, Medicare, and Private Health. For more information visit our Funding and Rebates page or feel free to contact us directly on 07 5435 2130.
Make An Appointment
Please get in touch if you have any questions or wish to discuss the range of services that are available for you or your child. Give us a call, email us or click on the button below to make an appointment.