Paediatric Physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapists provide expert care for various conditions or injuries affecting mobility, physical development or the ability to participate in everyday activities.
Common conditions managed by a Paediatric Physiotherapy:
torticollis (wry neck)
plagiocephaly / brachycephaly (misshapen head)
postural foot conditions (talipes)
limping child
fractures
sporting injuries
gait and lower limb alignment abnormalities
scoliosis
gross motor skill delay
Conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Related Specialists
Related Services
Baby screening for conditions such as torticollis, developmental hip dysplasia
Assessment and management of baby and toddler gross motor development
Rehabilitation following trauma or illness
Rehabilitation following surgery
Gait assessment
Rehabilitation following trauma or illness
Pre-pointe Assessment for Ballet Dancers
Assessment and management of NDIS funded patients
Resources
Hipdysplasia.org
NDIS
Developmental Hip Dysplasia – Safe wrapping video
RCH Developmental Hip Dysplasia – Parent education video
RCH Plagiocephaly Fact Sheet