Physiotherapy nurtures a child’s mental wellbeing, behaviour and overall development
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.
- 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
- 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
Do I need a referral?
Is there any funding?
Do I need a referral?
Is there any funding?
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.
Please get in touch if you have any further questions. We would be happy to discuss our range of services which are available for your or your child. Give us a call, email us or click on the button below today to make an appointment.
