Paediatric Physiotherapy

Why Paediatric Physiotherapy?

Early intervention through peadiatric physiotherapy is crucial for children facing developmental challenges, providing significant lifelong benefits. By addressing physical issues early, it prevents them from becoming severe as the child grows. Tailored therapies help children reach developmental milestones like walking and fine motor skills, enhancing their independence. Moreover, these programs support families by teaching them how to assist their child's development at home, fostering an environment where children can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. This makes peadiatric physiotherapy an invaluable investment in a child's future health and quality of life.

How We Can Help

Comfort and Convenience

Conducting therapy in a familiar home or community setting reduces stress and anxiety for children, allowing them to participate more fully and effectively in therapeutic activities. This comfort can lead to better engagement and faster progress. For families, this setup eliminates the need for frequent travels to clinics or hospitals, making it much more convenient, especially for those managing busy schedules or multiple children.

Real-Life Context

By providing therapy in the home or community, peadiatric physiotherapists can tailor interventions to the child's actual living environment. This approach allows therapists to incorporate everyday objects and situations into the treatment plan, making exercises more practical and directly applicable. It also gives therapists a better understanding of the child's daily challenges and opportunities for intervention, leading to more personalised and effective care.

Family Involvement and Training

Home-based therapy naturally involves other family members, providing them with firsthand observation of therapeutic techniques and progress. This inclusion enables parents and caregivers to learn how to support their child's development continuously. Physiotherapists can provide immediate, practical advice and training to family members during sessions, which empowers the whole family to contribute to the child's therapy goals consistently and correctly, reinforcing the benefits of treatment throughout daily activities.

Conditions We Treat

Developmental Delay / Early Intervention

Psychosocial Physiotherapy

Cerebral Palsy

Muscular Dystrophy

Spina Bifida

Torticollis

Down Syndrome

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Sports Injuries

Hypotonia

Dravert Syndrome

Coordination Disorders