This specialized area of physiotherapy, known as pediatric physiotherapy, is dedicated to evaluating and treating children from birth to 17 years of age. The reasons for seeking pediatric physio services can vary significantly, encompassing a wide range of developmental concerns. Pediatric physiotherapy provides a thorough assessment, tailored exercise programs, and valuable educational resources for parents.
A pediatric physiotherapist will evaluate your child's motor function, muscle tone, and strength to determine the most effective exercises that align with your family's goals. Recognizing that every child is unique and develops at their own pace, a pediatric physiotherapist can offer guidance and support throughout each critical stage of your child's growth and development. If you have any concerns regarding your child's motor development, reaching out to a pediatric physio can be an essential step in ensuring their healthy progress.
If your child presents one or more of these conditions
Congenital torticollis
Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly (flat head)
Global motor development delay
Delay in learning to walk
Orthopedic conditions affecting children (Osgood-Schlatter, Sever's disease, etc.)
Fractures, sprains
Your child’s head is turned or tilted to one side
Your child’s head is deformed (flattened skull)
Your baby cannot support their head after 3 months
Your baby seems too tense or, conversely, lacks muscle tone
Your child dislikes tummy time between 0 and 3 months
Your child does not roll over after 7 months
Your child does not sit unaided after 6 months
Your child does not crawl after 8 months
Your child does not walk after 16 months
Your child always sits in the W position