
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy supports children to develop their gross motor movement and strength so that they can play and participate in a range of age-appropriate activities.
Physiotherapy can provide interventions for children that experience difficulties with musculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental conditions or concerns with:
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Meeting physical developmental milestones
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Babies tolerating tummy time
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Knowing the difference between the left and right side of the body
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Walking or movements e.g. clumsy, falls frequently or has trouble keeping up with other children their age
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Participation and inclusion in school and community sport
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Problems with balance and posture
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Children with Autism, Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Spina bifida, Muscular dystrophies, other congenital syndromes or conditions
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Children with conditions affecting their bones, joints or muscles such as plagiocephaly, Torticollis, Clubfeet, overly flexible joints
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Children following an injury, sickness or trauma who require rehabilitation such as sporting injuries, post long hospital stays, post surgeries, post motor vehicle accident
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Equipment prescription such as orthotics and splinting (including second skin and DMO), footwear, standing frames, walking frames, alternate seating, sleep systems, transfer equipment
