PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY FAQ

Paediatric physiotherapy focuses on helping children move, grow, and reach their physical milestones. It supports babies, toddlers, and kids with developmental, postural, strength, coordination, and injury-related issues.

We treat:

• Newborns and babies
  
• Toddlers
  
• Preschoolers
  
• Primary and high school children
  
• Teenagers and young athletes

Our approach is gentle, playful, and always tailored to your child’s age.

We commonly support children with:

• Delayed milestones (late sitting, crawling, walking)
  
• Torticollis/head turning preference
  
• Plagiocephaly (flat head)
  
• Developmental delays
  
• Toe walking
  
• In-toeing or out-toeing
  
• Poor posture
  
• Clumsiness or coordination difficulties
  
• Gait issues (limping, unusual walking patterns)
  
• Growth-related pain (Sever’s, Osgood-Schlatter)
  
• Sports injuries (sprains, muscle strains)
  
• Hypermobility
  
• Low muscle tone
  

It’s natural for parents to worry, but many delays are treatable with early support. We assess your child and explain what’s within normal range and how they may benefit from physiotherapy.

Yes. Early physiotherapy is very effective for:

• Improving neck movement
  
• Correcting head shape
  
• Preventing long-term tightness

The physiotherapist will:

1. Talk with you about your child’s development and concerns
   
2. Assess movement, strength, posture, and motor skills
   
3. Explain everything in simple, parent-friendly language
   
4. Give you a clear plan with activities you can do at home
   
5. Make the session fun and engaging for your child

Yes, parents are involved every step of the way. We show you how to support your child at home with simple activities and routines.

Most treatment includes play-based exercises and fun activities your child can easily do at home. We focus on practical, everyday routines rather than long lists of tasks.

Yes. After your child’s session, we can provide a home exercise program with clear instructions. This may be sent digitally with short video demonstrations, or provided as a simple printed plan, depending on what works best for your family.

Yes, we help with assessments and reports for NDIS participants. Our NDIS FAQ explains the process in more detail.

In most cases, sessions occur in the clinic, but we can coordinate with educators when appropriate.

Absolutely. We regularly help young athletes with:

• Sprains
  
• Muscle strains
  
• Knee, ankle, and hip pain
  
• Post-injury strength and conditioning
• Return-to-sport planning

No referral is needed unless you are using Medicare or other funded programs.

• Any reports (paediatrician, GP, OT, speech therapist)
  
• Ultrasounds or X-rays (if relevant)
  
• Your child’s favourite toy (optional)
  
• Baby items like a bottle, dummy, or comforter

Appointments are typically 30 minutes, depending on your child’s needs. We also provide 60-minute extended consults. Your therapist will advise you on what is best.

Yes. We understand childcare can be tricky. You are welcome to bring siblings as long as they can be safely supervised during the session.

Yes, if your GP has created a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) for your child, Medicare rebates may apply.

Yes, we see self-managed, agency-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Yes. If you have physio cover for children, you can claim on the spot through our HICAPS terminal. The amount you receive back depends on your level of cover. If you’re unsure, we recommend contacting your private health insurer directly. They can confirm your rebate amount before your appointment.

You can:

• Book online through our website via this link
• Call our friendly reception team on (02) 9793 8840
  

Our team will guide you to the right appointment and answer any questions you have as a parent.