Physiotherapy for Children
WHAT WE DO
We provide individual and group paediatric physiotherapy to achieve goals in the following areas. These include:
- Infant specific conditions such as Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, Development Dysplasia
of the Hip - Balance control and independence in sitting, standing, walking
- Balance control for daily self-cares dressing, bathing, toileting
- Mobility on the floor: rolling, creeping, crawling, walking
- Transitioning between positions: sitting to standing, lying to standing
- Gross motor skills: running, jumping, hopping, skipping, dancing, climbing, throwing, catching, kicking, hitting, bouncing
- Gait retraining: secondary to conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke or toe walking
- Building strength and endurance to maximise engagement in activities of daily living, school, community access and extra-curriculars activities
- Advanced skills: bike riding, scooter riding, playing on playground equipment
- Developing the movement and coordination skills required for successful participation at, home, day-care, school – indoor and outdoor activities, and physical activity programs in the community.