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    Paediatric physiotherapy involves observing, assessing, and treating children ages 0-16 who have physical or sensory motor development problems. Common conditions treated include developmental delays, motor coordination issues, congenital anomalies like cerebral palsy, and orthopedic conditions. Treatment may include exercises and handling techniques to stimulate normal sensorimotor development, as well as advice for parents. The goals are to improve mobility, teach functional movement, gain strength, prevent deformities, educate parents, and promote social integration.

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    Paediatric physiotherapy involves observing, assessing, and treating children ages 0-16 who have physical or sensory motor development problems. Common conditions treated include developmental delays, motor coordination issues, congenital anomalies like cerebral palsy, and orthopedic conditions. Treatment may include exercises and handling techniques to stimulate normal sensorimotor development, as well as advice for parents. The goals are to improve mobility, teach functional movement, gain strength, prevent deformities, educate parents, and promote social integration.

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    Paediatric physiotherapy involves observing, assessing, and treating children ages 0-16 who have physical or sensory motor development problems. Common conditions treated include developmental delays, motor coordination issues, congenital anomalies like cerebral palsy, and orthopedic conditions. Treatment may include exercises and handling techniques to stimulate normal sensorimotor development, as well as advice for parents. The goals are to improve mobility, teach functional movement, gain strength, prevent deformities, educate parents, and promote social integration.

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    Paediatric Physiotherapy

    A paediatric physiotherapist observes, assesses and provides treatment for children (0-16 years) with problems in physical and sensory motor development. A paediatric physiotherapist utilizes a variety of treatment methods such as the neurological (NeuroDevelopment Treatment) and the sensory motor treatments (Sensory Integration).

    Commonly treated conditions include:


    developmental delay problems in the fine or gross motor coordination with or without learning/behavioral problems (e.g. "clumsy children", DCD) Congenital anomalies (e.g. spinal bifida) and acquired neurological conditions (e.g. cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries etc.) orthopaedic conditions (limb problems, scoliosis, torticollis) respiratory problems (asthma, cystic fibrosis) walking difficulties clumsy child syndrome

    How does it work?


    An initial assessment and observation will be carried out together with a parent interview. These will be evaluated and a treatment plan will be formulated accordingly. The individual treatment focuses on stimulating the normal sensorimotor development of the child by means of exercises and handling techniques. In some cases, advice and instructions given to the parents may be all that is required.

    "Physiotherapy for children in a friendly and stimulating environment."

    Goals of rehabilitation I. II. III. IV. V. Improve mobility: Teach the child to use his remaining potential. Teach the child functional movement Gain muscle strength. Prevent deformity: Decrease spasticity. Improve joint alignment. Educate the parents: To set reasonable expectations. Do the exercises at home. Teach daily living skills: Have the child participate in daily living activities. Social integration: Provide community and social support.

    Components of rehabilitation

    Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Bracing Assistive devices Adaptive technology Sports and recreation Environment modification

    Physiotherapy tries to improve


    Postural control Muscle strength Range of motion Decreasing spasticity and contracture Increasing muscle elasticity and joint laxity Joint alignment Motor control Muscular/cardiovascular endurance and mobility skills Increasing coordination / agility Balance Transitions Use of assistive devices

    Therapy program
    Infant: Stimulating advanced postural, equilibrium and balance reactions to provide head and trunk control. Toddler & preschooler: Stretching the spastic muscles, strengthening the weak ones, and promoting mobility. Adolescent: Improving cardiovascular status.

    Principles of therapy methods


    Support the development of multiple systems such as cognitive, visual, sensory and musculoskeletal Involve play activities to ensure compliance, Enhance social integration, involve the family, Have fun.

    What can physiotherapy accomplish?


    Assist in the neurological development of the child. Enable the child to use his existing potential in the best possible way. Improve mobility and prevent secondary psychosocial retardation. Prevent contractures and deformities.

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