Expert Paediatric Physiotherapy to Support Children’s Movement and Development
At Mediclinic City Hospital our Paediatric physiotherapists specialise in movement, development and the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents. Their expertise supports children through every stage of growth, helping them move, play and participate in daily life with confidence.
The aim of paediatric physiotherapy is to minimise the impact of physical impairments while promoting optimal movement, strength and musculoskeletal development. Our paediatric physiotherapists work in close partnership with children and their parents/carers to maximise each child’s abilities, independence and overall quality of life.
The paediatric physiotherapy service at Mediclinic City Hospital is available for children aged 0 to 16 years. Initial assessments and treatment sessions typically last 45 minutes, with the frequency of follow-up sessions agreed collaboratively between the physiotherapist and parent or caregiver.
Our paediatric physiotherapists manage a wide range of conditions, including:
- Common musculoskeletal conditions e.g. scoliosis, knee pain and ankle sprains
- Paediatric-specific musculoskeletal conditions including Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter disease, idiopathic toe walking and Perthes disease
- Infant orthopaedic conditions including torticollis, plagiocephaly, talipes (clubfoot) and Erb’s palsy
- Post-operative rehabilitation following orthopaedic, plastic or hand surgery
- Post-traumatic injuries including fractures and ligament injuries and assist with return to activity and sport
- Burns and plastic surgery rehabilitation
- Rheumatological conditions e.g. juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and hypermobility
- Developmental delay for children not meeting expected physical milestones
- Care of ex-preterm infants
- Neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, spinal injury and genetic or neurological syndromes
- Neuromuscular conditions including muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy
- Respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, asthma, chest infections and post-surgical respiratory.
Supporting Children with Musculoskeletal Conditions and Developmental Needs
Children may require paediatric physiotherapy for many reasons, including injuries, developmental delays, or musculoskeletal conditions that affect movement and posture. Our experienced paediatric physiotherapists focus on personalised treatment plans designed to improve strength, coordination, balance and mobility. Through guided exercises, rehabilitation techniques and family education, we help children regain confidence in movement and support their long-term physical development.
