Is your child experiencing developmental delays, movement difficulties, or mobility challenges? At ProActive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center, our Paediatric Physiotherapy Services focus on supporting normal child development, improving movement and motor skills, addressing developmental delays, and helping children reach their full physical potential. We create child-friendly rehabilitation programs to enhance strength, coordination, balance, and independence in play and daily activities.
How Paediatric Physiotherapy Is Performed
Paediatric physiotherapy begins with a comprehensive assessment of your child’s developmental stage, movement patterns, muscle tone, strength, balance, and functional abilities. Treatment may include play-based therapy, developmental exercises, motor skill training, balance and coordination activities, strengthening programs, stretching and flexibility work, gait training, assistive device fitting, and family education tailored to your child’s age and developmental needs.
Conditions Paediatric Physiotherapy May Help With
Paediatric physiotherapy may be used for:
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Developmental coordination disorder (DCD/dyspraxia)
- Down syndrome and genetic conditions
- Autism spectrum disorder (motor difficulties)
- Delayed motor milestones
- Low muscle tone (hypotonia)
- High muscle tone (hypertonia/spasticity)
- Torticollis (neck stiffness)
- Clubfoot and congenital foot deformities
- Hip dysplasia and joint abnormalities
- Scoliosis and postural problems
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation in children
- Idiopathic toe walking
- Balance and coordination problems
- Gross motor skill delays
Benefits of Paediatric Physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapy may help improve motor development and milestone achievement, enhance movement quality and coordination, increase muscle strength and endurance, improve balance and postural control, support independent mobility and walking, reduce muscle tone abnormalities, prevent secondary complications, boost confidence and participation in activities, and promote optimal physical development and independence.
Children can begin physiotherapy from infancy. Early intervention is highly beneficial for addressing developmental delays and supporting optimal growth and development.
Paediatric physiotherapy uses play-based activities, games, toys, music, and movement play to engage children while achieving therapeutic goals in a fun, engaging manner.
Frequency depends on your child’s condition and needs. Most children benefit from 1-3 sessions per week, with a treatment plan adjusted based on progress.
Yes. Physiotherapy is a key component of cerebral palsy management, helping improve movement, strength, mobility, and functional independence.
Your physiotherapist will teach you home exercises and strategies to reinforce therapy and support your child’s development between sessions.
