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Babies Health & Respiratory Conditions The branch of physiotherapy which specifically addresses the needs of children from birth to adolescence is paediatric physiotherapy. Physio for All specialises in this type of physiotherapy and has set up a specialised kids and babies clinic to address these needs. Physio for All has also developed a service specifically for respiratory conditions in babies and children which can help to avoid the need for hospitalisation in many cases of ..... if treated in time. Paediatric physiotherapy can promote independence, increased participation, facilitates motor development and function, improves strength, enhances learning opportunities and eases care giving. Paediatric physiotherapists are specialists in child development and have extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal movement patterns as well as specific neurological, genetic and othopaedic conditions. Paediatric physios work to help children reach their maximum potential for functional independence. They colloberate with families and other medical, educational, developmental and rehabilitation specialists. They promote the participation of children in daily activities and routines in the home, school and community. Why would you see a Paediatric Physiotherapist? If you are concerned about any aspect of your child's development especially his/her gross motor skills or the way he/she moves, a paediatric physio may be able to help. A paediatric physio is a trained specialist in normal and abnormal movement patterns and will assess and evaluate your child to determine his/her strengths, weaknesses and needs and then develop appropriate treatment strategy. Typical problems and concerns that usually warrant a referral for paediatric physiotherapy are:
What type of treatment does a Paediatric Physiotherapist do? A paediatric physio tries to incorporate play into as much of the treatment as possible using his/her own hands, various equipment and encouraging the child to participate as much as possible. The paediatric physio tries to work closely with the family and child to form a cohesive team to address the needs of the child. A typical treatment session for a child might include:
As the child will only see the paediatric physiotherapist for a finite period of time, parents and families play an important role in facilitating their child's development. The physio will implement a home exercise programme which will be catered to the child's and families needs and abilities. Physio for all |
