Paediatric Conditions
- Paediatric physiotherapists specialize in treating babies, children, and adolescents who may have developmental, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions.
- Developmental Delays
- Children who are slow to reach motor milestones (e.g., crawling, walking) may benefit from physiotherapy to promote movement and strength.
- Growing pains
- Constant leg aches and pains
- Sporting injuries
- Sprains, strains, ligament tears, fractures, and dislocations, often affecting athletes in various sports.
- Torticollis (Wry Neck)
- A condition in infants where the neck muscles are shortened, causing the head to tilt to one side. Physiotherapy helps with stretching and repositioning.
- Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
- A common condition in children where the arch of the foot is flattened, often treated with exercises, orthotics, or postural education.
- Clubfoot
- A congenital condition in which a baby’s foot is turned inward. Physiotherapy is used after surgery or for stretching and mobilization.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- A type of arthritis affecting children, requiring physiotherapy for pain management, flexibility, and strength.
- Gait Abnormalities
- Conditions affecting how a child walks, including limping, toe walking, or delayed walking.