Paediatric Physiotherapy Adelaide
highly trained pediatric physio, working with you and your family.
highly trained pediatric physio, working with you and your family.
Helping Children Move, Develop & Participate
Our paediatric physiotherapists support children and young people with their movement, mobility, strength, balance and physical development.
We take a child-centred and family-focused approach, working with your child’s individual strengths, needs and goals. Therapy is practical, engaging and designed to support participation at home, school and in the community..
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How Can Paediatric Physiotherapy Help?
Paediatric physiotherapy can support children and young people across a range of movement and developmental needs, including:
Gross motor development
Strength & physical conditioning
Balance & coordination
Walking & mobility
Frequent trips or falls
Hypermobility & joint stability
Pain or musculoskeletal concerns
Developmental milestones
Posture & movement patterns
Participation in sport & physical activity
Rehabilitation following injury or surgery
Equipment and mobility needs
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Our Approach
Every child is unique, so every treatment plan is individualised.
We begin by getting to know your child and your family's goals before completing a thorough assessment. From there, we develop a personalised therapy plan that supports your child's development while making sessions enjoyable and engaging.
Our focus is on helping children build confidence, develop new skills and participate in the activities they enjoy.
We work closely with our OT team to see how we can best support your children from every aspect of their life. Not just their physical needs.
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Children We Support
Our paediatric physiotherapists work with children and young people with a broad range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and physical needs, including:
Developmental delay
Cerebral palsy
Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Neurological conditions
Genetic conditions
Physical disabilities
Musculoskeletal pain or injuries
Balance, coordination or mobility difficulties
Reduced strength or physical capacity
A formal diagnosis isn't always required to see a paediatric physiotherapist. If you have concerns about your child's movement or physical development, our team can help determine whether physiotherapy may be appropriate.
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Why Choose Us
✔ Family-centred care
✔ Individualised treatment plans
✔ Evidence-informed therapy
✔ Fun and engaging sessions
✔ Home visit and clinic appointments
✔ Collaborative approach with families and healthcare providers
✔ Focus on meaningful everyday outcomes
Flexible Paediatric Physiotherapy
We provide paediatric physiotherapy in a range of environments depending on your child's needs and goals.
Clinic Appointments
Clinic-based physiotherapy provides a dedicated environment for assessment, exercise, rehabilitation and development of movement skills.
Home Visits
Home-based physiotherapy allows us to work with your child within their everyday environment and develop practical strategies that can be incorporated into daily routines.
School & Community Visits
Where appropriate, our physiotherapists can work with your child at school, kindergarten, childcare or within the community to support participation and physical activity.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy may be incorporated into your child's physiotherapy program where clinically appropriate, using the water environment to support movement, strength, mobility and confidence.
Telehealth
Telehealth may be available for selected services, including parent education, exercise review and ongoing physiotherapy support.
When Should My Child See a Paediatric Physiotherapist?
You may consider a physiotherapy assessment if you have concerns about your child's movement, mobility or physical development.
This might include difficulty reaching developmental milestones, frequent trips or falls, reduced balance or coordination, pain, joint instability, difficulty keeping up with peers, changes in walking or mobility, or challenges participating in physical activities.
An assessment can help identify your child's strengths and areas where additional support may be beneficial.
What to Expect
Your child's first appointment gives our physiotherapist an opportunity to understand their strengths, challenges, interests and goals.
Depending on your child's needs, assessment may explore areas such as movement, strength, balance, coordination, walking, joint stability, physical capacity and participation in everyday activities.
We'll then work with you to develop an individualised physiotherapy plan, with practical strategies and activities that can be incorporated into everyday life.
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No. Your child does not need a formal diagnosis to see a paediatric physiotherapist.
If you have concerns about your child's movement, physical development, balance, coordination, strength, mobility or participation in physical activities, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify their strengths and areas where additional support may be beneficial.
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No. You can contact our team directly to arrange a paediatric physiotherapy appointment.
Some funding pathways may have specific referral or documentation requirements, so please contact our team if you're unsure about your child's funding.
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Our paediatric physiotherapists work with babies, children and adolescents across a range of ages and developmental stages.
Physiotherapy is tailored to your child's individual needs and goals, from supporting early movement and developmental milestones through to strength, mobility, physical activity and independence as they grow.
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Yes. Our physiotherapists provide paediatric physiotherapy home visits across metropolitan Adelaide, as well as clinic-based appointments.
Home visits can be particularly helpful when therapy goals relate to mobility, everyday routines, independence or participation within your child's usual environment.
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Yes. Where appropriate, our physiotherapists can collaborate with your child's school, kindergarten or childcare provider.
This may include assessing your child within their everyday environment, providing practical strategies and working alongside educators and other professionals to support your child's movement, mobility and participation.
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Yes. Hydrotherapy may be incorporated into your child's physiotherapy program where appropriate.
The water environment can be used to support movement, strength, balance, mobility, physical conditioning and confidence. Your physiotherapist can discuss whether hydrotherapy may be suitable based on your child's individual needs and goals.