Paediatric Physiotherapy
- It works with people of varying ages from premature babies to adolescents to ensure optimal physical function and development.
- The aim is to provide a program that the patient will enjoy while encouraging them to participate and become independent.
- physio also aim to minimise the effects of physical impairment to promote optimum function and musculoskeletal development.
- Advice on activities and stretches offered by the physic can assist in maintains a full range of movement and prevention of contracture.
- Cerebral palsy:- from mild hemiplegia to severe quadriplegia.
- Developmental delay:- due to hypotonic with or without diagnosis and may be gross motor or global.
- Down's and west syndromes
- Other genetic conditions
- Muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy.
- Brachial plexopathy
- Premature babies with dystonic.
- Postual problem :- torticollis, scolliosis, CTEV
- Respiratcy problem :- cystic fibrosis, pnumonia, asthma.
- Minimal cerebral dysfunction
- The role of the pediatric physio is to assess the referred child and give parents and carers advice regarding handling, positioning, and treatment through exercise or play.
- Physio works closely with families, carers, teachers, doctors and other health professionals.
- The approach is holistic & practical with an emphasis on gross motor function & posture.
- For better outcomes and most effective treatment results, early referral is the key i.e. before 8 months.
- A range of treatment methods may be used such as neurodevelopmental therapy, motor learning, and hydrotherapy.
- Physiotherapist help to maintain & develop functional skill level and range of movement in order to minimize joint contractors and postural deformities.
- They also prescribe and monitor the use of aids such as orthotics, walking aids and wheelchairs to help maintain independence.
- Each child is unique and presents with his or her own challenge and treatment.
- Part of the assessment process is determining what type of treatment is best suited to your child's needs.
- As pediatrics physio, we believe that itis important to have varied techniques and approaches to meet those needs.
- Pediatric therapists
- sometimes combinations of techniques may be the best way to help your child.
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