Physio for Chidlren – Who is Physiotherapy For Children Relevant For?

If your child presents with any of the following diagnoses or presentations, physiotherapy advice may be indicated:

  • Diagnosed physical disability such as but not limited to cerebral palsy and brain injury
  • Diagnosed genetic or chromosomal condition such as Down Syndrome
  • Low muscle tone (hyptonia) or high muscle tone (hypertonia)
  • Delayed gross motor development – your child is not reaching age appropriate milestones
  • Orthopaedic concerns such as flat feet or foot shape, leg alignment (shape)
  • Poor balance and frequently falling
  • Uncoordinated gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping
  • Musculoskeletal pain

How Physio for Children Works:

Physio for children could include any combination of the following as relevant:

  • Thorough initial assessments using evidence based measurement tools
  • Goal setting in collaboration with the family and child
  • Development of a home exercise program
  • Fun, tailored physiotherapy sessions within a clinic, home or school setting as appropriate
  • Rehabilitation following surgery, brain injury or musculoskeletal injury
  • Ongoing physiotherapy support for children with physical disability or gross motor delay
  • Walking and or running programs targeting function, pattern, and speed
  • Developing play and gross motor milestones
  • Advice, recommendation and prescription of footwear, orthotics, and mobility equipment
Physiotherapy for Kids
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