Paediatric Physiotherapy

WHAT IS PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Paediatric Physiotherapy is an evidence-based therapy committed to optimizing a child's movement. It is achieved by gaining the best muscle and joint function available in the growing body.

We aim to empower the child and their carers to reach their full potential by increasing their independent functional ability in order to improve their quality of life.

CHILDREN ACQUIRE CERTAIN SKILLS AT A CERTAIN AGE

From standing up on their own to throwing a ball, children gradually develop the physical skills needed for their adult lives

Physical development includes both growth and the ability to use muscles and body parts for particular skills.

Both gross and fine motor skills contribute to physical development, and children often learn a set of skills by a certain age.

HAVE THESE EVER OCCURRED TO YOU?

• Your baby seems floppy or stiff with handling
• Your baby does not reach out for toys or grasp objects wel
• Your baby is always turning his/her head to one side only
• Your baby isn't enjoying 'tummy time' well at 3 months of age
• Your baby does not roll over at 4 months of age
• Your baby is not able to support his/her head at 5 months of age
• Your baby is not sitting independently at 6 months of age
• Your baby is not standing up at 12 months of age
• Your child is not walking by 18 months
• Your child has an unusual walking pattern or foot posture
• Your child seems clumsy with running and jumping
• Your child complains of pain with activity or rest

WHEN SHOULD YOUR CHILD SEE A PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

If you are worried that your child is not achieving these developmental milestones by the recommended age or if you have any concerns as stated above, you should see a Pediatric Physiotherapist.

Late diagnoses are missed opportunities for intervention in children.

WHO IS A PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

A Paediatric Physiotherapist is an Allied Health professional who treats children and young people with physical problems that affect their development, activity and their ability to participate in play, learning and socializing.

Besides motor skills and posture, a physiotherapist can also assist in improving balance or coordination, strength and endurance besides rehabilitation following surgery or injury.

WHO BENEFITS FROM PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY

Infants or children diagnosed with:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Down Syndrome
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Hypotonia
• Torticollis
• Other genetic disorders that causes limitation to physical skills

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION?

A session of physiotherapy includes individually tailored assessment by a qualified physiotherapist and a range of comprehensive interventions as well as home exercise programs to address your child’s needs.

The amount of sessions required for the entire therapy will be advised according to the assessment.