What do Paediatric Physiotherapist's do?
Paediatric Physiotherapist's provide assessment, intervention and therapy to babies, children and adolescents. We are skilled in assessing and identifying movement and developmental delays, injuries and possible underlying conditions. Paediatric Physiotherapist's also provide evidence-based advice and therapy to promote gross motor development, community participation and improved quality of life.
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Therapy and recommendations should be motivating, fun and target the child's functional goals.
No referral is required to see a Paediatric Physiotherapist.
Paediatric Physiotherapist's can see children without a diagnosis, with a diagnosis/NDIS funding as well as children who require assistance in gaining a diagnosis and applying for Early Intervention/NDIS. Paediatric Physiotherapist's also have a range of outcome measures and tools to assist with such processes.
Babies
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Prematurely born babies
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Delayed physical development
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Delayed developmental milestones
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Not tolerating tummy time
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Stiffness or floppiness
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Delayed head control
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Your baby has a preference to turn their head in one direction
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Your baby has a flat spot on their head
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Your baby appears to tilt their head
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You are worried about your babies legs or feet
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You notice differences between your babies right and left sides
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Your baby has a diagnosis and NDIS funding
Toddlers & Children
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Delayed physical development
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Delayed developmental milestones (or regression)
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Noticeable differences between left and right sides
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Your child limps, walks on their toes, or you have other concerns about the way they walk
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Your child is clumsy, falls frequently and/or is having trouble keeping up with their peers
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Postural concerns
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Your child has trouble sitting in class
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Your child has pain
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Your child has limited endurance compared to their peers
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Your child has equipment needs
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Your child has a diagnosis and NDIS funding
Children & Adolescents
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Your child is clumsy, uncoordinated and/or is having trouble keeping up with their peers in sport
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You have concerns about the way your child moves or walks
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Sporting injuries
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Posture concerns
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Rehabilitation following surgery
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Your child has equipment needs
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Your chid requires assistance learning and/or developing a physical skill to promote participation
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Your child has a diagnosis and NDIS funding
Common Conditions We See
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Premature infants
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Poor tummy time tolerance
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Hypotonia
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Genetic syndromes
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Neurological conditions
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Developmental delays
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Developmental co-ordination disorders
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Postural and gait concerns
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Complex medical conditions
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Functional neurological disorder
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Rehabilitation after surgery or a medical procedure (orthopaedic, cardiac, casting etc.)
