At Kids Physiotherapy we have extensive experience with working with children with disabilities including;
- Neurological Disorders (eg Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida)
- Chromosomal Disorders (eg Downs Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome
We will perform a custom assessment of your child and collaboratively work with you to determine the physiotherapy goals for your child. Physiotherapy management of your child may include
- Play-based exercises
- Specific stretches and strengthening exercises
- Therapeutic taping techniques
- Bracing (eg leg and arm immoblizers, nylatex wraps)
- Sensory and Mechanical Input via use of suits (Therasuit)
- Neuro Developmental Therapy (NDT) handling techniques
- Full and Partial Suspension techniques (Universal Exercise Unit)
- Spider Therapy (Universal Exercise Unit)
- Cardiovascular exercises (Exercise bike, treadmill, rowing machine)
- Sensory Integration Techniques (eg vibration platform)
- Electrotherapy (Ultrasound, EMG, EMS)
- Manual Therapy (Soft tissue releasing, joint mobilization)
- Heat Therapy
- Hydrotherapy
We will refer appropriately to other services if required such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, orthotists, paediatricians and orthopaedic specialists.
