All About Paediatric Physiotherapy

Your baby’s physical growth is a mesmerizing journey, memories of which you will cherish for a lifetime! Those little nuances, mannerisms, and mischief are something that we treasure forever in our minds!

However, some babies may need specialised help to reach their physical milestones, and if there is a call for need, you mustn’t ignore the signs. You must consider paediatric physiotherapy sessions, which can support your child cope up with delays or issues in a better manner.

Most people think that physiotherapy is for adults suffering from injuries such as painful knees, shoulders, backs, or necks, neurological injuries such as a stroke or a brain injury, or for patients recovering from some kind of surgery. But not many people know that physiotherapy for children can prove to be miraculous too.

Scope of Paediatric Physiotherapy

Pediatric physiotherapy is effective in the treatment of perinatal conditions, early childhood conditions, and injuries sustained during childhood and the transition to adult care. When undertaken properly, paediatric physiotherapy can significantly enhance physical function and quality of life.

Pediatric physiotherapy services treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, community clinics, and schools. Paediatric physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat neurological, developmental, cardiorespiratory, and orthopaedic conditions in children up to the age of 18, with an emphasis on improving function and independence. Paediatric patients with chronic conditions such as cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis benefit from physiotherapy in terms of pulmonary function, motor control, muscle strength, and physical endurance.

Paediatric physiotherapists are experts in the assessment, identification, and diagnosis of child development and movement issues, as well as their treatment.  We at Neuropedia have highly developed hands-on skills that we use to develop individualised therapy programs for each of our clients, along with a healthy dose of fun, creativity, and playfulness. We work with the child, his or her family, other medical professionals, and teachers or educators.

Our treatment programs aim to improve each child’s health, well-being, and abilities so that they can move and participate in everyday activities such as playing, learning, going to school, and being a part of a family and community.

What are the different types of physiotherapy for paediatric patients?

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

This condition causes muscle, bone, and joint damage in children. The physiotherapy session can reduce pain while also hastening the healing process, allowing the child to recover quickly and resume normal activities.

Physiotherapy for learning difficulties in children

If the child has learning disabilities, he or she will be unable or slow to learn new things. They are also unable to comprehend information and communicate effectively. The physiotherapy treatment is tailored to the child’s specific needs in order for them to improve their cognitive and functional abilities.

Paediatric developmental physiotherapy

Developmental conditions are conditions that describe a child’s inability to progress as broadly as expected in reaching specific goals like sitting, walking, and talking. The physiotherapy treatment for children is clearly defined and aims to assist them in reaching physical milestones.

Paediatric physiotherapy for respiratory issues

This is the type of physiotherapy that can help a child who has a respiratory condition. This is a chronic condition that causes breathing difficulties. The physiotherapy treatment will assist the child in keeping his or her airways clear. It also helps with secretion control.

Pediatric neurological physiotherapy

Children with neurological conditions have difficulties performing functions such as mobility, muscle strength, balance, or movements. This condition can also have an adverse impact on the child’s development. Our neuro physiotherapist’s physiotherapy treatment will help the child’s physical development. It also helps the child’s ability to achieve specific goals, such as walking or crawling.

Who can benefit from paediatric physiotherapy at Neuropedia?

Paediatric physiotherapists at Neuropedia can assist with a wide range of issues, including:

• Babies and children who are slower to reach their motor milestones, such as babies who are late learning to sit, crawl, or walk
• Babies and children who move in unusual ways, such as w-sitting, bottom shuffling, or toe walking
• Children who struggle with motor skills such as jumping/hopping or ball skills
• Clumsy or uncoordinated toddlers and babies
• Children who have suffered an injury or trauma and require rehabilitation to return to their best.
• Children who ruminate

If your child seems to be struggling with reaching his/her physical activity milestones, do not delay and book a consultation to have a detailed discussion with our team.