Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy supports children to develop their gross motor movement and strength so that they can play and participate in a range of age-appropriate activities.
Physiotherapy can provide interventions for children that experience difficulties with musculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental conditions or concerns with:
Meeting physical developmental milestones
Babies tolerating tummy time
Knowing the difference between the left and right side of the body
Walking or movements e.g. clumsy, falls frequently or has trouble keeping up with other children their age
Participation and inclusion in school and community sport
Problems with balance and posture
Children with Autism, Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Spina bifida, Muscular dystrophies, other congenital syndromes or conditions
Children with conditions affecting their bones, joints or muscles such as plagiocephaly, Torticollis, Clubfeet, overly flexible joints
Children following an injury, sickness or trauma who require rehabilitation such as sporting injuries, post long hospital stays, post surgeries, post motor vehicle accident
Equipment prescription such as orthotics and splinting (including second skin and DMO), footwear, standing frames, walking frames, alternate seating, sleep systems, transfer equipment