When to Seek Physiotherapy
Through games and exercises, physiotherapists can help babies and children learn to improve the quality of their movement.
Your child will benefit if any of the following are present;
- Delayed development from birth to adolescence
- Motor co-ordination problems
- Specific conditions, eg. Cerebral palsy•
- Positional turning of the head, torticollis or plagiocephaly in babies
- Feeding difficulties
- Musculo-skeletal problems such as postural problems, unusual walking or running patterns, toe-walking
- Gross motor skill delays associates with Autism / Aspergers
- Poor fitness
- Overweight or obesity
Physiotherapy services at Skillbuilders’ include:
- Detailed assessment of strength, muscle tone and motor skills
- Tailored treatment devised and negotiated with parents
- Individually designed therapy programmes for each child
- Practical supportive advise given to parents and carers, including education on play skills to enhance childs development
- Therapy options are individual sessions, group programmes or home programmes