Paediatric Physiotherapy in Albany
Paediatric physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with movement disorders or developmental challenges. It aims to enhance physical function, promote mobility, and support overall development in children from infancy through adolescence.
Our team develops treatment management programs, with the support of the patients family, that may include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and play-based interventions, tailored to each child’s unique needs.
The goal is to empower children to achieve their maximum potential, improve their quality of life, and facilitate participation in daily activities and sports.
Our Team
Our paediatric physiotherapist, Bec, and paediatric occupation therapist, Michelle, are qualified in the assessment of musculoskeletal conditions, specifically in the children. This includes assessment of congenital conditions, general injuries, developmental and coordination disorders, hand and upper limb disfunction and cater intervention programs targeted at play, school and everyday tasks for kids.
Where injury, altered muscle tone (low or high) or a specific condition is impacting on their ability to engage in play, self care and school, Bec and Michelle work closely with the families to design individual treatment management to suit your child.
Services
At BodyCare Physiotherapy, our paediatric therapists are qualified to assess and manage a diverse range of conditions, including:
- Congenital muscular torticollis assessment and management.
- Lower limb alignment and assessment. Looking at your Childs knees, ankles and feet we can differentiate what is 'normal' variation compared to what needs further intervention.
- Developmental coordination disorder and motor delay assessment and management.
- Gait assessment and potential causes of unusual movement patterns including fractures, slipped femoral epiphysis, Osgood Schlatters, Severs disease, juvenile arthritis, Perthes and Hip dysplasia.
- Cerebral Palsy early assessment, intervention and management.
- Management and exercise in Cystic Fibrosis including airway clearance, management and general exercise.
- Treatment of general sporting and musculoskeletal injuries including shinsplints, sprains, fractures, and muscle injuries and tears.
- Access to our private gym and hydrotherapy pool for exercise sessions individually created for your child.
Bookings
Our team of qualified physiotherapists carefully assess each patient to provide a personalised treatment that is safe and effective.
Typically combined with family education, our therapists educate our patients and their families about their condition, the benefits of physical therapy, and combine exercise programs with treatment interventions where appropriate.
If you would like to book an appointment with our paediatric team or learn more about our paediatric services, please contact reception to book an appointment with our paediatric therapists.
