Physio for Kids – How Physio for Kids Works:
Physio for kids 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
Physio for Kids – Who is Kid Physio 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
* Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia 2006